Research Techniques Test: Methods Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the main purpose of conducting a survey?

To analyze the results of an experiment

To present and explain the actual experiences of a certain population (correct)

To conduct observations on a small group of people

To understand the processes involved in research

What are the challenges and limitations of survey research based on?

The demographic characteristics of the population being surveyed

The budget allocated for the survey

Ethical and political difficulties (correct)

The geography of the area being surveyed

What are the three steps involved in conducting a survey?

Design, distribute, analyze

Decide, present, explain

Type, layout, distribute

Email, telephone, personal interview (correct)

What does survey research involve?

Collecting information about a group of people by asking them questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in conducting an effective survey?

Determining who will participate in the survey Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a thinking process that involves questioning techniques or models?

Inquiry and research Signup and view all the answers

What is a survey?

A method of data collection with open-ended questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of experimental research?

To test cause-and-effect relationships between variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to the scientific method?

Pose a testable question Signup and view all the answers

What are limitations of observation in research?

Change in people's behavior when they know they are being observed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of open-ended questions in surveys?

To provide respondents with freedom to express their opinions Signup and view all the answers

What does true experimental research design require?

Manipulating an independent variable, random assignment of participants to different groups, and measuring the dependent variable Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of observation in research?

A reliable method to gather information and verify information provided through face-to-face interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the step 'Design Experiment' in the scientific method?

To test your idea in a controlled environment before taking the research to clinical trials Signup and view all the answers

'Observation' as a method of research involves observing behavior in __________.

A natural setting Signup and view all the answers

'Open-ended questions' in surveys provide respondents with the freedom to ____________ about a topic.

Provide unique answers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Survey Research

The main purpose of conducting a survey is to gather data and information about a particular topic or population.
Survey research involves asking people questions, gathering and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.

Challenges and Limitations of Survey Research

Challenges and limitations of survey research are based on issues such as sampling, data quality, and non-response rates.

Steps in Conducting a Survey

The three steps involved in conducting a survey are:
- Planning and designing the survey
- Collecting data through survey administration
- Analyzing and interpreting the data

Effective Survey Design

The first step in conducting an effective survey is to define the research question or hypothesis.
A survey is a result of a thinking process that involves questioning techniques or models.

Experimental Research

The purpose of experimental research is to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
The first step to the scientific method is to make an observation about the world around us.

Scientific Method

The purpose of the step 'Design Experiment' in the scientific method is to plan and structure the experiment.

Observation in Research

The main advantage of observation in research is that it allows for the collection of data in a natural, real-world setting.
Limitations of observation in research include issues such as observer bias and reactivity.
'Observation' as a method of research involves observing behavior in natural, real-world settings.
The purpose of open-ended questions in surveys is to provide respondents with the freedom to express their thoughts and opinions about a topic.

Experimental Research Design

True experimental research design requires the manipulation of an independent variable, the control of extraneous variables, and the random assignment of participants to groups.

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Test your knowledge of surveying, observations, experiments, and inquiry processes with this quiz. Explore the significance of research in everyday activities and learn about the thinking process involved in questioning techniques or models.