Which type of research uses numerical data and statistical analysis?

• Qualitative research

• Quantitative research

• Action research

• Historical research

Which characteristic of quantitative research ensures it can be repeated with similar results?

• Reliability

• Subjectivity

• Creativity

• Flexibility

In education, quantitative research can be used to:

• Write fictional accounts of school life

• Compare academic performance between teaching methods

• Avoid measurable outcomes

• Focus only on opinions

Which type of variable shows the effect of the independent variable?

• Dependent

• Moderator

• Control

• Extraneous

The variable manipulated by the researcher is the:

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Control variable

• Nominal variable

A nominal variable with only two categories is called:

• Interval

• Ratio

• Dichotomous

• Ordinal

Which research design attempts to determine cause-and-effect with full control of variables?

• Correlational

• Descriptive

• Experimental

• Quasi-experimental

A comparative research question is primarily concerned with:

• Describing a phenomenon

• Testing relationships

• Identifying differences between groups

• Avoiding measurable variables

Which of the following is an example of a well-formulated research question?

• Social media habits

• Why?

• What is the relationship between study habits and test scores of Grade 12 students?

• Study habits are good.

In hypothesis testing, the null hypothesis states that:

• There is no significant relationship between variables

• There is a significant relationship between variables

• The independent variable causes change

• The study is valid