Secondary 3 GI Quiz

Arrange the order of the fieldwork process according to their stages

• Collection of data

• Conclusion and evaluation

• Craft research question or hypothesis

• Analysis of data

• Presentation of findings

A research question requires a description of relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A hypothesis refers to a prediction of a relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable while a research question is broader.

Which of the following are questions that researchers consider when doing fieldwork?

• What data do I need to collect?

• When am I able to conduct the fieldwork?

• Which location(s) do I need to consider?

• How much time do I have to complete the data colletion?

• All of the above

For a data to be statistically significant for analysis, the sample size need to be at least ___?

• 10

• 25

• 30

• 50

Which of the following best describes potential risks in fieldwork?

• Harm that is caused by fieldwork, and inflicted on people and nature

• Harm that is caused by researchers, and inflicted on other researchers

• Damage caused to the environment as a result of the fieldwork

• Harm inflicted on the general public as a result of the fieldwork

Which of the following are examples of limitations and risks when conducting fieldwork?

Groups:

(a) Limitations

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(b) Risks

• Sample size

• Available time

• Accessibility of location

• Heat stroke

• Traffic accident

• Encounter with wildlife

Answer explanation

Limitations are restrictions faced during fieldwork, while risks are possibilities of something bad happening during fieldwork.

Which of the following describe differences between probability sampling (PS) and non-probability sampling (NPS)?

• PS ensures more representative data, while NPS may be biased.

• PS are randomly selected, while NPS are selected consciously

• PS allows for a larger sample size, while NPS results in more limited samples selected

• PS is always preferred over NPS.

Categorise the examples of sampling methods according to their right categories

Groups:

(a) Probability sampling

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(b) Non-probability sampling

• Simple random sampling

• Stratified random sampling

• Quota Sampling

• Convenience sampling

Answer explanation

Probability sampling is used when you need a more representative sample and Non-probability sampling is used when sampling needs to be done quickly due to time constraints and it is unnecessary to have a representative sample.

​ (a)   ​ include ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   to gather opinions of people using a series of questions.

• Questionnaire surveys
• Predefined responses
• Rating scales
• Semi-structured interviews
• open-ended questions

Which of the following is NOT a type of rating scale?

• Frequency scale

• Weighing scale

• Likert scale

• Ranking scale