Research Design Quiz

What is the first step in determining the shape of your research?

• Selecting a research method

• Identifying your research participants

• Deciding between qualitative and quantitative research

• Choosing a research topic

Which type of quantitative design is best for understanding relationships between variables?

• Quasi-experimental design

• Experimental design

• Correlational design

• Descriptive design

What is a limitation of correlational designs?

• They cannot measure variables

• They are too expensive

• They do not allow for cause-and-effect conclusions

• They require random assignment

In an experimental design, what is manipulated?

• Extraneous variable

• Control variable

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

What is a quasi-experimental design?

• A design that does not involve any manipulation

• A design that measures only one variable

• A design that compares pre-existing groups

• A design that uses random assignment

What is a key characteristic of qualitative research designs?

• They are rigidly defined

• They allow for creativity and flexibility

• They focus on numerical data

• They require large sample sizes

Which qualitative design involves a deep dive into a specific subject?

• Case study

• Survey

• Experiment

• Correlational study

What is the goal of ethnographic research?

• To test hypotheses

• To compare different groups

• To gather numerical data

• To understand the culture of a group

What does phenomenological research aim to understand?

• Historical events

• Participants' lived experiences

• Statistical relationships

• Cultural norms

What is the focus of narrative research?

• Describing lived experiences

• Understanding how stories are told

• Testing cause-and-effect

• Developing new theories