Research Approaches Quiz

What is the purpose of a research approach?

• To write a report

• To analyze results

• To plan and procedure

• To collect data

Which approach starts with a general theory?

• Abductive

• Inductive

• Qualitative

• Deductive

What does the inductive approach focus on?

• General theories

• Testing hypotheses

• Specific observations

• Data collection only

What is a key feature of the deductive approach?

• It generates new theories

• It tests existing theories

• It focuses on qualitative data

• It uses incomplete data

What does the abductive approach seek?

• To confirm a theory

• To find the best explanation

• To collect quantitative data

• To analyze existing data

What type of research is often inductive?

• Quantitative

• Statistical

• Qualitative

• Mixed methods

What is a problem statement?

• A list of objectives

• A summary of findings

• A gap in knowledge

• A question guiding the study

What does a research aim outline?

• What the study intends to achieve

• The problem statement

• The research question

• Specific goals

What is the purpose of research objectives?

• To break down the aim into specific goals

• To summarize findings

• To define the problem

• To collect data

What does the conclusion of a research study summarize?

• The key points of the methodology

• The research objectives

• The data collection methods

• The research question