Research Methodology MCQs
This document provides a multiple choice quiz with answers on research methods. It covers topics like the definition of research, qualities of researchers.
A. Longitudinal Survey
B. Cross-sectional survey
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: B. Cross-sectional survey
Cross-sectional surveys
Collect data from a population at a specific point in time. This type of study is often used to examine the relationships between different variables within a population at a specific time. Cross-sectional studies are quick to conduct and cost-effective. They are often used in developmental psychology, social science, and education.
Longitudinal surveys
Collect data from the same sample over an extended period of time. This type of study allows researchers to track their subjects in real-time, which can help them better determine the order of events and understand cause-and-effect relationships
A. Longitudinal Survey
B. Cross-sectional survey
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. Longitudinal Survey
Cross-sectional surveys
Collect data from a population at a specific point in time. This type of study is often used to examine the relationships between different variables within a population at a specific time. Cross-sectional studies are quick to conduct and cost-effective. They are often used in developmental psychology, social science, and education.
Longitudinal surveys
Collect data from the same sample over an extended period of time. This type of study allows researchers to track their subjects in real-time, which can help them better determine the order of events and understand cause-and-effect relationships
A. Descriptive
B. Experimental
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: C. Both A and B
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A. Trend surveys and Cohort surveys
B. Panel surveys and follow up surveys
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: C. Both A and B
Longitudinal survey studies can be classified as both trend surveys and cohort surveys, and panel surveys:
Trend surveys: A type of longitudinal survey that studies trends over time
Cohort surveys: A type of longitudinal survey that samples a group of people who share a common characteristic, such as birth or graduation
Panel surveys: A type of longitudinal survey that follows a smaller group of people over time
Longitudinal studies can be either prospective or retrospective in nature. They can be expensive and time-consuming, as it can take a long time to collect and analyze the data.
A. Descriptive
B. Experimental
C. Applied
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. Descriptive
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A. Causal Comparative
B. Experimental
C. Correlational
D. Historical
Correct answer is: A. Causal Comparative
In causal-comparative research, the independent variable has already occurred.
A. Basic
B. Causal comparative
C. Correlational
D. Both B and C
Correct answer is: C. Correlational
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A. Causal Comparative
B. Experimental
C. Correlational
D. Historical
Correct answer is: A. Causal Comparative
In this research, groups are not randomly assigned but naturally formed.
A. Control factor
B. Correlation coefficient
C. Maturation
D. Regression
Correct answer is: B. Correlation coefficient
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A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. Both
D. None
Correct answer is: C. Both
Qualitative and quantitative methods may be combined to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research problem.