Quiz on Research Methodology

What is the main purpose of research according to Palipis (2004)?

• To answer a question or solve an issue

• To collect data

• To analyze literature

• To conduct experiments

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of research?

• Subjective

• Empirical

• Feasible

• Systematic

What type of research design aims to explore and understand lived experiences?

• Experimental

• Phenomenological

• Quantitative

• Descriptive

According to Creswell, what is a qualitative study primarily concerned with?

• Understanding human problems

• Statistical analysis

• Collecting numerical data

• Testing hypotheses

What type of data is primarily used in quantitative research?

• Words

• Numbers

• Observations

• Symbols

Which of the following is a common type of qualitative research design?

• Meta-analysis

• Randomized Control Trial

• Case Study

• Survey

What does the term 'Research Gap' refer to?

• A lack of literature on a topic

• A new concept that has not been studied

• An unanswered question or problem

• A disagreement in existing research

What is the purpose of the theoretical framework in research?

• To analyze results

• To collect data

• To serve as the foundation for the study

• To provide a summary of findings

Which of the following is NOT a component of the background of the study?

• Research gap

• Statistical analysis

• Setting of the problem

• Rationale

What is a central question in research?

• A question that is not researchable

• A question that cannot be answered

• The most general question that can be asked

• A specific question that limits the study