Quiz on Research Instruments

What is the main function of a research instrument in a study?

• To analyze data trends

• To formulate a research problem

• To gather information systematically

• To justify the research hypothesis

Which of the following is an example of an unstructured research instrument?

• Open-ended interview

• Standardized survey

• Multiple-choice questionnaire

• Checklist

A researcher wants to assess customer preferences in a mall by asking a large number of shoppers the same set of questions. Which instrument is most appropriate?

• Focus group discussion

• Case study

• Participant observation

• Structured questionnaire

What is one limitation of using interviews as a research instrument?

• They are always biased

• They do not allow for detailed responses

• They can be time-consuming

• They do not provide qualitative data

What distinguishes a structured interview from an unstructured interview?

• A structured interview allows interviewees to freely discuss topics

• A structured interview follows a pre-determined set of questions

• A structured interview has no clear format

• A structured interview does not allow multiple participants

Which statement best describes observation as a research instrument?

• It relies only on verbal responses

• It requires written answers from participants

• It cannot be used in social sciences

• It involves systematically recording behaviors or events

What does reliability in a research instrument indicate?

• The instrument measures exactly what it is intended to measure

• The instrument produces consistent and repeatable results

• The instrument allows for subjective responses

• The instrument can be used in any research setting

Which type of validity is concerned with whether a test appears to measure what it claims to measure?

• Construct validity

• Face validity

• Criterion validity

• Internal validity

A psychologist is developing a test to measure emotional intelligence. To ensure the test truly measures emotional intelligence, which type of validity should be established?

• Face validity

• Predictive validity

• Construct validity

• External validity

A company wants to assess the effectiveness of a new employee training program by measuring employees' skill improvements over time. Which research instrument would be most effective?

• Pre-test and post-test assessment

• Open-ended interviews

• Case study analysis

• Observational notes