Research Methods Quiz

Study Notes

Focus Group Interviews are used to study the relationship between variables. (True)
A literature review helps identify existing research in your area. (True)
Applied research requires the use of specific statistical procedures. (False)
Basic research has a broad context and flexible time frame. (True)
Every research study begins with a hypothesis. (False)
The group from which data is collected is called the sample. (True)
Academic proposals require a thorough literature review. (True)
Research design is the same as the research method. (False)
The first data collected in a research study is called primary data. (True)
Secondary data is not always specific to the research problem. (True)

In APA citation style, APA stands for: American Psychological Association
The data collected for a study on student satisfaction with teaching and learning in NCT will be: Primary data
Research that uses qualitative methods in one phase and quantitative methods in the next is known as: Mixed-method research
Research hypotheses are: Statements predicting relationships between variables.
Which research paradigm is most focused on generalizing findings? Quantitative research
Qualitative research is used in all of the following scenarios, EXCEPT: It is typically used when much is already known about the topic
Which of the following should not be a criterion for a good research project? Depends on the completion of other projects
Plagiarism can be avoided by: Paraphrasing the author's text in your own words
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001) and the Chicago Manual of Style (1993) are: Well-known works on research
A formal document outlining the research objectives, design, and expected outcomes is called: Research proposal

APA citation for the book "Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide" by Ranjit Kumar (2014):
Kumar, R. (2014). Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide. Sage Publications, New Delhi.
Variable Munir will study: Students' behavior