PRE-TEST-Basics of Educational Research Quiz

Which of the following best defines research?

• A systematic process to collect and analyze data

• A way to prove personal opinions

• An informal exploration of random topics

• A process limited to laboratory experiments

What is the first step in the research process?

• Collecting data

• Reviewing literature

• Identifying a research problem

• Drawing conclusions

Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

• A survey about students' test scores

• An analysis of classroom interactions

• A statistical report on school attendance

• A test of a new teaching method

In research, a hypothesis is:

• A proven fact

• A tentative statement to be tested

• A summary of results

• An opinion of the researcher

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?

• Numerical data

• Subjective interpretation

• Use of statistical tools

• Large sample size

What is the purpose of a literature review in research?

• To generate primary data

• To summarize previous studies related to the topic

• To analyze collected data

• To present the research findings

Which research design is used to study cause-and-effect relationships?

• Descriptive

• Experimental

• Correlational

• Narrative

A variable that is manipulated in an experiment is called the:

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Control variable

• Extraneous variable

Which of the following is an ethical consideration in research?

• Falsifying data to achieve desired results

• Keeping participants’ information confidential

• Coercing participants to join the study

• Ignoring informed consent

A case study focuses on:

• Analyzing a large sample

• Understanding a single individual or situation in-depth

• Testing a hypothesis

• Predicting outcomes based on variables