CARASS Quantitative Research

Which of the following best describes quantitative research?

• A) Exploratory and subjective
• B) Numerical and measurable
• C) Based on personal experiences
• D) Contextual and flexible
• E) None of the above

Which method is commonly used in quantitative research?

• A) Focus Group Discussions (FGD)
• B) Ethnography
• C) Surveys with structured questionnaires
• D) Narrative Analysis
• E) None of the above

Which of the following is a challenge of quantitative research?

• A) Subjectivity and researcher bias
• B) Limited contextual understanding
• C) Time-consuming data analysis
• D) Difficulty in establishing validity and reliability
• E) None of the above

Which of the following statement is true about survey research?

• It is a systematic collection of information from individuals using standardized procedure.
• It has become a major technique to gather information about individuals of all sorts.
• It is mainly used in quantitative research.
• All of the above
• None of the above

Which of the following statements is NOT true about constructing a survey?

• Ordering of the questions should be logical.
• Ordering of the questions should flow smoothly from one question to another.
• Questions related to the same issue should be grouped together.
• All of the above
• None of the above

Which of the following statement is true about constructing a survey?

• A questionnaire should include as much as question necessary.
• A questionnaire should include as few questions as possible.
• Both of the above
• None of the above

"On a scale of 1-10 how corrupt do you think government officials of Bangladesh are?" This question is an example of

• Neutral questions
• Biased question
• Threatening question
• All of the above
• None of the above

"What do you think about the current state of economy in Bangladesh?" This question is an example of

• Neutral question
• Vague question
• Biased question
• All of the above
• None of the above

What is "population" in survey research ?

• Entire group of subjects the researcher wants information on
• Entire group of subjects from whom the researcher collects data
• Entire group of subjects from the country
• All of the above
• None of the above

Which of the following statement is NOT true?

• Random sample ensures equal probability of inclusion
• Representative sample has the same characteristics as in the population
• Biased sample is representative but not random sample
• All of the above
• None of the above