Research Study Designs Quiz

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What is the purpose of non-experimental research design?

To manipulate the conditions of a phenomenon

To control the variables in a study

To predict future occurrences of a phenomenon

To make account of events as they naturally occur (correct)

Which type of research design involves observing and describing the behavior of a subject without influencing it?

Developmental Research Design

Inter-Relational Research Design

Descriptive Research Design (correct)

Epidemiological Research Design

What type of questions does descriptive research design aim to answer?

Questions related to experimental manipulation

Questions related to statistical analysis

Questions starting with 'if' and 'then'

Questions starting with 'wh' words: what, when, why, how (correct)

When is descriptive research design especially effective?

When the area has been previously studied Signup and view all the answers

What are typical data collection methods in research design?

Questionnaire, interview, files, document, observation Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of univariant descriptive design?

Frequency of a phenomenon and may involve multiple variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of explorative designs in research?

Identify, explore, and describe existing phenomena and related factors Signup and view all the answers

What do comparative designs in research do?

Compare and contrast two or more variables on the same phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of descriptive research design?

Define subject characteristics, measure data trends, and validate existing conditions Signup and view all the answers

What are important issues in descriptive research design?

Inability to make conclusions about relationships studied, graphic distortion, response and non-response bias Signup and view all the answers

What do interrelational studies provide insight into?

The phenomenon of interest and the interrelationships between variables Signup and view all the answers

What does correlational design describe?

A linear relationship and measures the strength and direction of the relationship between variables Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of correlational research design?

Prospective and retrospective research designs Signup and view all the answers

What does prospective research design relate to?

The present to the future and is often longitudinal Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of correlational design?

Analyze relationships among a large number of variables, demonstrate the degree of relationship between variables, and open up further research opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study design examines data at one point in time, comparing data in respect to socio-demographic and identifying possible group differences?

Cross-sectional design Signup and view all the answers

Which study design collects data over an extended time period, examining development through a series of observations or measurements over time?

Longitudinal design Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study design investigates distribution and causes of diseases in the population, employing cohort studies (prospective) and case-control studies (retrospective)?

Epidemiological study Signup and view all the answers

Which study design is used to describe and explore events, collecting information from a homogenous group of subjects through various methods like phone, mail, interview, or questionnaire?

Survey design Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study design requires no experiment and is suitable for fields like psychology, sociology, and nursing?

Non-experimental research design Signup and view all the answers

What do cohort studies longitudinally observe in non-experimental research designs?

The occurrence of a disease in exposed individuals Signup and view all the answers

In which type of study design are causes investigated after disease occurrence?

Case-control study Signup and view all the answers

Which type of survey design studies a phenomenon at one point in time?

Cross-sectional survey Signup and view all the answers

What do longitudinal surveys study over a period of time?

The same group of subjects Signup and view all the answers

What do non-experimental research designs observe and collect data on without trying to influence those variables?

Variables Signup and view all the answers

What are the disadvantages of non-experimental research designs?

Less reliable data and potential dissimilarities in nonrandomly selected groups Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose are non-experimental research designs conducted?

Comparative purposes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Study Designs Overview

Predictive studies' length impacts prediction accuracy; typical analyses include regression, multiple regression, and discriminant analysis.
Developmental studies describe developmental change and behaviors over time, commonly used in education, nutrition, epidemiology, and behavioral sciences.
Cross-sectional design examines data at one point in time, comparing data in respect to socio-demographic and identifying possible group differences.
Longitudinal design collects data over an extended time period, examining development through a series of observations or measurements over time.
Epidemiological studies investigate distribution and causes of diseases in the population, employing cohort studies (prospective) and case-control studies (retrospective).
Cohort studies longitudinally observe the occurrence of a disease in exposed individuals, while case-control studies investigate causes after disease occurrence.
Survey design is used to describe and explore events, collecting information from a homogenous group of subjects through various methods like phone, mail, interview, or questionnaire.
Cross-sectional surveys study a phenomenon at one point in time, while longitudinal surveys study the same group of subjects over a period of time.
Longitudinal studies observe and collect data on variables without trying to influence those variables, detecting changes over time.
Non-experimental research designs require no experiment and are suitable for fields like psychology, sociology, and nursing.
Non-experimental research designs have disadvantages, including less reliable data and potential dissimilarities in nonrandomly selected groups, impacting study results' authenticity and generalizability.
Non-experimental research designs are conducted for comparative purposes, which may affect the clarity and error-free relationship between the dependent and independent variables.

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Test your knowledge of research study designs with this quiz! Explore predictive, developmental, cross-sectional, longitudinal, epidemiological, survey, and non-experimental designs. Identify the key characteristics and applications of each design to deepen your understanding of research methodologies.