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Research Methods Quiz

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Explain the difference between basic and applied research.

Basic research is focused on testing theories, while applied research generates knowledge that improves practice.

______ generates knowledge that improves practice.

Applied research

How do concepts relate to theories?

Concepts are the building blocks of theories.

Concepts are the building blocks of ______.

Theories Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

A control group does not receive treatment in experiments and is used as a baseline for comparison. Signup and view all the answers

Control groups do not receive ______ in experiments.

Treatment Signup and view all the answers

What do correlational studies show?

Correlational studies show relationships between variables. Signup and view all the answers

______ studies show relationships between variables.

Correlational Signup and view all the answers

Why are dependent variables important in research?

Dependent variables are the main focus of research, as they are the outcomes being measured. Signup and view all the answers

Dependent variables are the main focus of ______.

Research Signup and view all the answers

What is internal validity and why is it important?

Internal validity measures accuracy within a study, ensuring that the results are a true representation of the study's design. Signup and view all the answers

Internal validity measures accuracy within ______.

A study Signup and view all the answers

What is random sampling and why is it used?

Random sampling gives everyone an equal chance of being assigned to a group and is used to ensure that the sample is representative of the population being studied. Signup and view all the answers

Random sampling gives everyone an equal chance of being assigned to ______.

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Study Notes

Technical terms used in research are important to understand.
Applied research generates knowledge that improves practice.
Basic research tests theories.
Concepts are the building blocks of theories.
Control groups do not receive treatment in experiments.
Correlational studies show relationships between variables.
Dependent variables are the main focus of research.
Internal validity measures accuracy within a study.
Random sampling gives everyone an equal chance of being assigned to a group.
Research is a systematic way to generate facts.

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Test your knowledge of research basics with this quiz! From technical terms to the purpose of control groups, this quiz covers a range of topics related to research methodology. See how much you know about the building blocks of theories, the importance of internal validity, and the different types of studies used in research. With each question, you'll learn more about the systematic way that researchers generate facts and improve our understanding of the world. So, put your research skills to the test and take this quiz today!