Leavy (2014) Understanding Research Questions Quiz

What is the main purpose of a research question in a study?

• To summarize the literature

• To guide the research project

• To describe the sample

• To replace the hypothesis

How many primary research questions are typically included in a study?

• One to three

• Five to ten

• Ten to fifteen

• As many as possible

What is the role of secondary research questions?

• To replace the primary question

• To make the study longer

• To narrow the focus of the primary question

• To summarize the findings

Which type of research question uses directional language like "cause" or "effect"?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Arts-based

• CBPR

Which of the following is a typical beginning for a qualitative research question?

• How many

• What is the effect

• What or How

• To what extent

What kind of language is used in qualitative research questions?

• Predictive and statistical

• Nondirectional and exploratory

• Mathematical and deductive

• Hypothetical and experimental

What is a mixed methods research question designed to do?

• Focus only on numbers

• Replace qualitative questions

• Integrate both qualitative and quantitative insights

• Avoid complex analysis

Which word is commonly used in mixed methods research questions?

• Correlate

• Describe

• Synergistic

• Explore

What is the significance of formulating clear research questions?

• To increase the length of the report

• To limit the scope of the research

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a framework for the study

Which type of research question is best suited for exploratory studies?

• Explanatory

• Descriptive

• Comparative

• Exploratory