Research Quiz

These emphasize understanding of social phenomena through direct observation, communication with participants, or analysis of texts and may stress contextual subjective accuracy over generality.

• Scientific method

• Qualitative research

• Qualitative design

• Quantitative research

Which of the following describes a qualitative research?

• It examines the context or situation of an individual’s life

• It explores a phenomenon to better understand it.

• It requires non-numerical data.

• All of the above.

Why is research important to life?

• Research has a potential for providing quality life.

• Research assesses individuals or groups plan of action as basis for accurate inventions and decisions in life.

• Research helps professionals deliver quality education services.

• All of the above.

I – In qualitative research, the validity or reliability is difficult to know. II – Qualitative research involves several processes, which results greatly depend on the researcher’s views or interpretations.

• If the two statements are both correct

• If the first statement is correct while the second is not

• If the second statement is correct while the first one is not

• If the two statements are both incorrect.

I – Qualitative research happens in an artificial setting. II – Qualitative is instrumental for both positive and negative societal changes.

• If the two statements are both correct

• If the first statement is correct while the second is not

• If the second statement is correct while the first one is not

• If the two statements are both incorrect.

I – Research doesn’t improve your reading and writing skills. II - Research teaches you to work systematically.

• If the two statements are both correct

• If the first statement is correct while the second is not

• If the second statement is correct while the first one is not

• If the two statements are both incorrect.

I - The research participants must be fully informed about the nature of research, its purposes and potential risk and benefits II - Research must do good and no harm to study participants.

• If the two statements are both correct

• If the first statement is correct while the second is not

• If the second statement is correct while the first one is not

• If the two statements are both incorrect.

I - Research must give correct or accurate data. II - Good research topic is one that is tested over time.

• If the two statements are both correct

• If the first statement is correct while the second is not

• If the second statement is correct while the first one is not

• If the two statements are both incorrect.

I - The rights of the study participants must be well protected and respected. II - Researcher is free to decide whether to acknowledge or not original work.

• If the two statements are both correct

• If the first statement is correct while the second is not

• If the second statement is correct while the first one is not

• If the two statements are both incorrect.

I. Conducting qualitative research is time-consuming. II - Qualitative research promotes a full understanding of human behavior.

• If the two statements are both correct

• If the first statement is correct while the second is not

• If the second statement is correct while the first one is not

• If the two statements are both incorrect.