12 Questions
What is the definition of 'contact time'?
The period when the researcher interacts with research subjects to obtain information
Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?
A statement predicting the relationship between variables that can be tested
What is an outlier in statistical data?
A data point that is inconsistent with the majority of the data
What is the purpose of a research instrument?
To obtain, measure, and analyze data from research subjects
What does 'sample size' refer to in research?
The number of subjects selected from the target population
Which of the following best defines the term 'validity' in research?
The functional quality of the research instrument in obtaining data and producing results as intended
What is a research instrument used for in scientific research?
Analyzing data from research subjects
Which term refers to a statistical observation that is inconsistent with the majority of the data?
Outlier
In research, what does 'replicability' refer to?
Repetition or reproduction capability
What is the number of subjects to be taken from the target population of a study called?
Sample size
Which term describes an assumed development in the future that will have lasting effects?
Trend
What does 'variable' refer to in research studies?
Characteristic with different values
Test your knowledge of research methods by identifying and defining key terms such as contact time, hypothesis, outlier, and research instrument.
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