research design

What is a research design?

• A tool for creating hypotheses

• A strategy for answering research questions using empirical data

• A method for conducting surveys

• A technique for analyzing qualitative data

What is the first choice you need to make when designing your research?

• Whether to take a qualitative or quantitative approach

• Which data collection method to use

• Where to publish the research findings

• How to analyze the data

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative research designs?

• Qualitative research focuses on subjective experiences, while quantitative research measures variables

• Quantitative research is more flexible than qualitative research

• Qualitative research is more fixed and deductive than quantitative research

• Quantitative research explores under-researched problems

What is the purpose of an experimental design?

• To understand a phenomenon by describing lived experiences

• To measure variables without influencing them

• To describe characteristics and trends

• To test causal relationships

What is the main focus of a case study design?

• Understanding a phenomenon by describing lived experiences

• Developing a theory inductively

• A study of the culture of a specific community

• A detailed study of a specific subject

What is the purpose of probability sampling?

• To select a sample using random methods

• To select a sample in a non-random way

• To ensure a high response rate

• To avoid research bias

What is the process of turning fuzzy ideas into measurable indicators called?

• Operationalization

• Reliability

• Sampling

• Validity

What type of statistics are used to summarize sample data in quantitative research?

• Descriptive statistics

• Inferential statistics

• Regression analysis

• Correlation analysis

What is the main focus of thematic analysis in qualitative research?

• Analyzing different levels of communication

• Understanding a phenomenon by describing lived experiences

• Focusing on the content of the data

• Developing a theory inductively

What is the purpose of using secondary data in research?

• To use data collected by other researchers

• To collect data directly from the population of interest

• To ensure high reliability and validity

• To conduct experiments in a controlled environment