Research Methods True or False Quiz

True or False Questions

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

Multiple Choice Questions

• In APA citation style, APA stands for:

• American Printing Association

• American Publishing Association

• American Psychological Association

• American Publishing Authority Answer: American Psychological Association

• The data collected for a study on student satisfaction with teaching and learning in NCT will be:

• Primary data

• Secondary data

• Exploratory data

• Descriptive data Answer: Primary data

• Research that uses qualitative methods in one phase and quantitative methods in the next is known as:

• Action research

• Mixed-method research

• Quantitative research

• Pragmatic research Answer: Mixed-method research

• Research hypotheses are:

• Formulated before reviewing the literature

• Statements predicting relationships between variables

• B but not A

• Both A and B Answer: Both A and B

• Which research paradigm is most focused on generalizing findings?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Mixed-methods research

• All of the above Answer: Quantitative research

• Qualitative research is used in all of the following scenarios, EXCEPT:

• It is based on non-numerical data such as words and pictures

• It often uses small samples

• It employs the inductive method

• It is typically used when much is already known about the topic Answer: 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?

• Demonstrates the abilities of the researcher

• Depends on the completion of other projects

• Integrates different fields of knowledge

• Develops the skills of the researcher Answer: Depends on the completion of other projects

• Plagiarism can be avoided by:

• Accurately copying the work of others

• Paraphrasing the author's text in your own words

• Cutting and pasting from the Internet

• Quoting directly without citing the source Answer: 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

• Referencing style guides in management

• Publishing journals

• Management journals Answer: Well-known works on research

• A formal document outlining the research objectives, design, and expected outcomes is called:

• Research design

• Research proposal Answer: Research proposal

Short Answer Questions

• APA citation for "Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide" by Ranjit Kumar (2014):
• Book Title: Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide
• Author: Ranjit Kumar
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Place of Publication: New Delhi
• Publication Date: 2014
• Munir wants to study the effect of watching TV on students' language in NCT. What variable will he study?
• Television
• Students' behavior
• Students' language
• NCT Answer: Students' language

Long Answer Questions

• Research Question(s) for student satisfaction with the canteen food (Missing from provided text)
• Example: What are the contributing factors to student satisfaction/dissatisfaction with the food quality in the NCT canteen?
• Research Design for student satisfaction with the canteen food (Missing from provided text)
• Example: Quantitative research design - survey questionnaire method to collect primary data on student experiences.

Further Information Needed

• Sample Population
• Sample Frame