Research Methods Quiz
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What is the primary focus of quantitative research?

  • Understanding social phenomena
  • Exploring subjective experiences
  • Identifying patterns and themes
  • Generalizing findings (correct)
  • Which type of research is most concerned with generalizing its findings?

  • Qualitative research
  • Quantitative research (correct)
  • Action research
  • Mixed methods research
  • Which research approach is most likely to use statistical analysis to make generalizations?

  • Case study research
  • Experimental research
  • Ethnographic research
  • Quantitative research (correct)
  • Which type of research requires there to be a control group and an experimental group?

    <p>Quasi-Experimental research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research approach seeks to establish a cause-effect relationship between two or more variables?

    <p>Quasi-Experimental research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research is referred to as Survey Research?

    <p>Descriptive research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research approach implements a variety of methodologies and forms a critical part of achieving the goal of developing a scale-matched approach?

    <p>Methodological research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of research?

    <p>To solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quantitative Research

    • Primary focus is on generalizing findings to a larger population
    • Concerned with making generalizations
    • Uses statistical analysis to make generalizations
    • Typically involves a control group and an experimental group
    • Seeks to establish a cause-effect relationship between two or more variables

    Survey Research

    • Referred to as descriptive research
    • Involves collecting and analyzing data through surveys, questionnaires, and interviews

    Research Approach

    • Implements a variety of methodologies
    • Forms a critical part of achieving the goal of developing a scale-matched approach

    Role of Research

    • To establish a cause-effect relationship between variables
    • To make generalizations and predictions
    • To collect and analyze data to answer research questions

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    Test your knowledge on research methods with this quiz! Learn about the type of research that is most concerned with generalizing findings, the primary focus of quantitative research, and the research approach that uses statistical analysis to make generalizations. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of research methods!

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