Research Design and Sampling Methods Quiz

What is the main focus of a research design?

• To determine the research location

• To outline the research timeline

• To define the research budget

• To identify the research population and sample

In social sciences, what does the term 'population' most often refer to?

• A group of animals

• A list of countries

• A collection of texts

• A group of people

Why is it important to precisely define your research population?

• To extend the research timeline

• To make data collection easier

• To reduce the number of participants

• To increase the research budget

What is the main difference between probability and non-probability sampling?

• Probability sampling is always cheaper

• Non-probability sampling is always faster

• Non-probability sampling uses random methods

• Probability sampling uses random methods

Which sampling method involves dividing the population into subgroups?

• Systematic sampling

• Simple random sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Stratified sampling

What is a key requirement for probability sampling?

• A list of all potential subjects or clusters

• A large research budget

• A short research timeline

• A small research team

What is a major risk associated with non-probability sampling?

• It takes longer to conduct

• It can introduce bias

• It is always more expensive

• It requires more participants

Why might high academic achievers be more likely to volunteer for a study?

• They tend to have higher grades

• They are more interested in research

• They are less biased

• They have more free time

In which type of research design is sampling often not relevant?

• Quantitative research

• Ethnography

• Experimental research

• Survey research

What should you consider when choosing a case for a case study?

• The case's accessibility

• The case's popularity

• The case's relevance to the research question

• The case's location