Research Methods

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

• Data collection

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Literature review

• Defining the research problem

A hypothesis is:

• A final answer to a research question

• An educated guess that can be tested

• A review of existing literature

• A statistical method

What is a literature review?

• An analysis of data collected

• A summary of research conducted on a topic

• A test of a new hypothesis

• A review of a single book or article

What type of research focuses on describing characteristics of a population?

• Experimental research

• Descriptive research

• Analytical research

• Exploratory research

Which of the following is a primary source of data?

• Textbooks

• Journal articles

• Surveys

• • Encyclopedias

Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Focus groups

• Statistical analysis

In experimental research, what is the independent variable?

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that is manipulated

• The outcome of the experiment

• The variable that remains constant

Which research method is best for understanding the context of participants' experiences?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Experimental research

• Correlational research

What does the term "peer review" mean in the context of research?

• Research conducted by peers

• Evaluation of work by experts in the field before publication

• A review of literature by the researcher’s friends

• A review of research by the researcher themselves

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?

• It is clear and focused

• It is broad and general

• It is specific and measurable

• It is researchable within the given constraints