Research Methodology

1. 1. What is the first step in the research process?

• A) Data analysis

• B) Literature review

• C) Formulating research questions

• D) Data collection

2. 2. Which of the following is NOT a type of research design?

• A) Experimental

• B) Descriptive

• C) Qualitative

• D) Analytical

2. 3. Which sampling technique involves selecting individuals who are readily available to participate in a study?

• A) Stratified sampling

• B) Convenience sampling

• C) Cluster sampling

• D) Random sampling

4. 4. What is the purpose of a pilot study in research?

• A) To gather preliminary data

• B) To finalize the research questions

• C) To conduct statistical analysis

• D) To present research findings

5. 5. Which of the following is a qualitative data collection method?

• A) Survey

• B) Experiment

• C) Interview

• D) Observation

6. 6. In a research study, what does reliability refer to?

• A) The extent to which the findings can be generalized

• B) The consistency of measurement over time

• C) The accuracy of the data collected

• D) The relationship between variables

7. 7. What is the main purpose of a literature review in research?

• A) To summarize the research findings

• B) To identify research gaps and justify the study

• C) To present the research methodology

• D) To analyze the research data

8. 8. What is a hypothesis in research?

• A) A tentative explanation of the research findings

• B) A statement that predicts the relationship between variables

• C) A summary of the research objectives

• D) A description of the research population

9. 9. Which statistical analysis method is used to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables?

• A) T-test

• B) Chi-square test

• C) Correlation analysis

• D) ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)