Research Methods in Tertiary Education

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Which qualitative research method focuses on the in-depth examination of an individual, group of people, or an institution?

Case Study (correct)
Grounded Theory
Ethnographic Study
Phenomenological Study

Which characteristic of qualitative research is that the research findings might not be generalizable and are limited to the specific context studied?

Research findings might not be general and it applies to specific context (correct)
Useful for describing complex phenomena
Research findings in words and narrative could explain the phenomena better and more in-depth
Useful to conduct limited in-depth case studies or interviews

Which quantitative research method involves the manipulation of variables to establish cause and effect relationships?

Correlational
Ex post facto
Descriptive
Experimental (correct)

Which characteristic of quantitative research is that it shows the relationship between variables?

It shows relationship of the variables (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which qualitative research method focuses on understanding how individuals give meaning to their lived experiences?

Phenomenological Study (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which quantitative research method involves examining the causes of an effect that has already occurred?

Ex post facto (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of research in tertiary education based on the text?

Playing an important role in developing higher education (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is a scientific research method characterized?

It examines naturally occurring phenomena (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research seeks to establish concepts through practical methods?

Artistic research (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of research according to Bassey as cited by Coleman & Briggs?

Contributing additional or new knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is research defined according to Sanchez?

An ordered investigation leading to new discoveries (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of research in the Humanities?

Defining the purpose of human existence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of quantitative research?

Allows for large sample sizes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a weakness of quantitative research?

Research results are always unbiased (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main importance of quantitative research according to the text?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an importance of quantitative research?

Improving research methodology (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a weakness of quantitative research according to the text?

Researcher's theory and hypotheses might not reflect real phenomena (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of quantitative research mentioned in the text?

Relatively quick to gather research data (A) Signup and view all the answers