research 19 Research Methodologies Quiz

What is the primary focus of ethnographic research?

• Experimental manipulation of variables

• Surveying a large population

• Statistical analysis of data

• In-depth study of society and culture

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cross-sectional survey?

• It relies on existing differences

• It uses random allocation of groups

• It has a time dimension

• It follows the same sample over time

What is a longitudinal survey primarily used for?

• Analyzing existing differences

• Collecting data from a large population

• Tracking changes over time

• Studying a single point in time

Why are longitudinal studies important?

• They help evaluate the impact of policies

• They focus solely on short-term phenomena

• They are less informative than cross-sectional studies

• They provide a snapshot of a population

What does a cohort study involve?

• Randomly selecting participants

• Focusing on a single individual

• Studying a group over time with common characteristics

• Analyzing data from a single event

What is phenomenology primarily concerned with?

• Quantitative measurements

• Experimental research methods

• The study of conscious experience

• Statistical data analysis

Which of the following best describes participant observation?

• A form of survey research

• A technique that avoids interaction with subjects

• An approach that involves integration into the society being studied

• A method of collecting quantitative data

What is a key feature of phenomenological research?

• It emphasizes random sampling

• It relies on large sample sizes

• It studies experiences from a subjective point of view

• It focuses on objective measurements

What is the purpose of a longitudinal study?

• To observe changes over time

• To analyze existing differences

• To collect data at one point in time

• To conduct randomized control trials

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a cross-sectional survey?

• Sample drawn from a predetermined population

• Focus on existing differences

• No time dimension

• Repeated observations over time