Quiz on Quantitative Research Methods

What is the primary purpose of a research design?

• To collect data

• To analyze data

• To present findings

• To plan and structure the investigation

Which of the following is NOT a type of quantitative research design?

• Correlational Study

• Qualitative Research

• Descriptive Research

• Experimental Research

What does a cross-sectional study aim to achieve?

• To study changes over time

• To find prevalence at a single point in time

• To collect qualitative data

• To establish cause-effect relationships

Which sampling method involves dividing a population into strata?

• Systematic sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Stratified random sampling

• Simple random sampling

What is the main focus of descriptive research?

• To test hypotheses

• To explain current status of variables

• To establish cause-effect relationships

• To predict future trends

Which of the following is a characteristic of longitudinal studies?

• It does not require a sample

• Data is collected at one point in time

• Participants are visited multiple times

• It is a type of qualitative research

What is the purpose of correlational research?

• To determine relationships between variables

• To collect qualitative data

• To describe a phenomenon

• To establish cause-effect relationships

Which data collection method uses random selection processes?

• Probability sampling

• Quota sampling

• Judgmental sampling

• Convenience sampling

What is a key feature of survey research?

• It collects data from a predefined group

• It is always conducted face-to-face

• It does not require a sample

• It involves qualitative interviews

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental level of measurement?

• Nominal

• Qualitative

• Ordinal

• Interval