Research Methods Quiz

What is the primary purpose of research?

• To generate knowledge

• To entertain

• To create confusion

• To avoid questions

Which of the following is NOT a use of AI in assessments according to the guidelines?

• Creating outlines

• Spell-checking

• Generating text for essays

• Brainstorming

What is the first step in the research process?

• Writing a research proposal

• Data collection

• Identifying and analyzing the problem

• Literature review

Which research approach focuses on numerical data?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Exploratory

• Mixed methods

What is a hypothesis?

• A conclusion of the research

• A statement that will be accepted or rejected

• A type of research method

• A literature review

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

• It uses numerical data

• It explores participants' experiences

• It focuses on large sample sizes

• It is always objective

What does the term 'paradigm shift' refer to?

• A new theory being developed

• A change in beliefs due to research

• A change in research methods

• A type of data analysis

Which of the following is a type of research tradition?

• Empiricism

• Subjectivism

• Pragmatism

• Positivism

What is the purpose of a literature review?

• To describe the research findings

• To provide background and context

• To write the final report

• To collect data

What is the main focus of critical realism?

• Empowering people through knowledge

• Understanding individual experiences

• Collecting numerical data

• Testing existing theories