Introduction to Research

The main characteristic of scientific research is:

• Empirical

• Theoretical

• Experimental

• All of these

The research is always:

• Verifying the old knowledge

• Exploring new knowledge

• Filling the gap between knowledge

• All of these

Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

• Searching sources of information to locate the problem

• Survey of related literature

• Identification of the problem

• Searching for solutions to the problem

How can the objectivity of the research be enhanced?

• Through its impartiality

• Through its reliability

• Through its validity

• All of these

A research problem is not feasible only when:

• It is researchable

• It is new and adds something to the knowledge

• It consists of independent and dependent variables

• It has utility and relevance

Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in:

• Survey method

• Historical studies

• Experimental studies

• Normative studies

Which of the following features are considered as critical in qualitative research?

• 1. Collecting data with the help of standardized research tools

• 1. Design sampling with probability sample techniques

• 1. Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence

• 1. Gathering data with top-down schematic evidence

What is a research design?

• A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data

• The choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods

• The style in which you present your research findings, e.g. a graph

• A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory

If a study is "reliable", this means that:

• The methods are outlined in the methods discussion clearly enough for the research to be replicated

• The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions

• The findings can be generalized to other social phenomena

• It was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted.

Which of the following is/are sampling consideration(s)?

• Who do you need to study in order to investigate your research questions?

• How easily can you gain access to a sampling frame?

• What kind of sampling strategy will you employ?

• All of these