Research Methods

True or False?
Questionnaires can ONLY be quantitative 

• True
• False

Which of the following is a disadvantage of interviews?

• You can read the interviewee's body languge
• Opportunity to clarify questions
• Obtain quantitative and qualitative data
• Anonymity of interviewee is lost and may impact on responses

Quantitative methodologies rely on the researcher’s ability to...

• Interpret open-ended questions
• Present results without interpretation
• Construct appropriate research questions
• Collect information from a small sample size

In which of the following are both research methodologies best described as qualitative?

• Closed ended questionnaire, structured interview
• Case study, statistical analysis
• Content analysis, observation using data recording sheet
• Open-ended questionnaire, unstructured interview

Which combination of type of research and research characteristic best describes a focus group?

• Primary research / an interview schedule is often used
• Secondary research / provides projections into the future
• Primary research / questionnaires are necessary
• Secondary research / provides generalisations of a social group

Research aimed at gathering an in-depth understanding of an issue by way of open ended questioning, non-statisitical research techniques, or value-based observations.
This describes which of the following?

• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research

Which of the following is the correct sequence when undertaking social research?

• Collect information, develop a question, communicate findings, interpret information 
• Collect information, develop a question, interpret information, communicate findings 
• Develop a question, collect information, communicate findings, interpret information 
• Develop a question, collect information, interpret information, communicate findings

Which of the following is a characteristic of BOTH statistical analysis and closed-ended questionnaires?

• Direct quotations from primary data are emphasised
•  Comparisons may be made from structured data collection
•  Quantitative information is used to explore subjective experiences
• A randomly selected sample is used as a part of an interactive process

Which of the following is an ethical issue that could arise when using observation as a research method?

• Not being able to record conversations
• Observing people outside their natural setting
• Researchers not explaining the reason for their presence
•  Persons altering their behaviour in the researcher’s presence

How many primary research methods must you complete for your Personal Interest Project?

• ONE, as long as it is done well
• At least TWO
• Minimum of THREE
• Primary research is not compulsory