Research Methodology Quiz

Which type of research aims to solve practical problems?

• Basic Research

• Applied Research

• Qualitative Research

• Exploratory Research

Formulating a hypothesis occurs at which stage of the scientific method?

• After data collection

• Before identifying the research problem

• After defining the research question

• During literature review

Which principle emphasizes selecting the simplest explanation in research?

• Falsifiability

• Replicability

• Parsimony

• Precision

A literature review primarily helps in:

• Avoiding plagiarism

• Identifying research gaps

• Selecting citation styles

• Calculating sample size

Mapping research problems to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ensures:

• Higher citation rates

• Social relevance

• Faster publication

• Reduced costs

Which design is suitable for studying cause-effect relationships?

• Descriptive

• Experimental

• Exploratory

• Longitudinal

Sampling bias can be minimized by:

• Using convenience sampling

• Increasing sample size

• Random sampling

• Snowball sampling

Nominal scales categorize data based on:

• Order

• Magnitude

• Labels

• Fixed intervals

Internal validity refers to:

• Generalizability

• Consistency of measurements

• Accuracy of causal inferences

• Ethical compliance

Ex post facto research is used when:

• Variables are manipulated

• Data is collected retrospectively

• Experiments are unethical

• Samples are small