Data Collection Methodology Quiz

What is data? Students can answer in 1-2 words

What are primary sources of data?

• book

• survey

• observation

• journal

What is the advantage of observation as a data collection method?

• It records actual behaviour.

• It provides insight into respondents' thoughts.

• It is the most straightforward method.

• It is the least time-consuming method.

What is qualitative research?Students can answer in 1-2 words

What is quantitative research? Students can answer in 1-2 words

Which of the following best describes a key difference between quantitative and qualitative research design?

• Quantitative research explores personal experiences, while qualitative research tests hypotheses using numerical data.

• Quantitative research seeks to measure variables and test hypotheses, while qualitative research aims to explore meanings and understand phenomena

• Both quantitative and qualitative research use identical tools for data collection

What is a major characteristic of qualitative data collection compared to quantitative methods?

• Uses large sample sizes to generalize findings

• Analyzes data using statistical software only

• Involves open-ended questions and rich narrative data

• Relies exclusively on numerical scales and metrics