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Investigating Research Methods and Techniques

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the various research methods and techniques used in educational research.
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Which of the following is a qualitative research method?

  1. Experiment

  2. Survey

  3. Grounded Theory

  4. Meta-analysis

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Grounded theory is a qualitative research method that involves the inductive generation of theory from data.

Which of the following is a quantitative research method?

  1. Narrative Inquiry

  2. Action Research

  3. Content Analysis

  4. Quasi-Experiment

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quasi-experiment is a quantitative research method that involves the comparison of two groups that are not randomly assigned.

What is the purpose of a literature review?

  1. To identify gaps in the research literature

  2. To summarize the existing research on a topic

  3. To develop a research hypothesis

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A literature review serves all of the purposes listed above.

Which of the following is a type of sampling method?

  1. Random sampling

  2. Purposive sampling

  3. Convenience sampling

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Random sampling, purposive sampling, and convenience sampling are all types of sampling methods.

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

  1. A variable is something that changes, while a constant is something that stays the same.

  2. A variable is something that is measured, while a constant is something that is not measured.

  3. A variable is something that is independent, while a constant is something that is dependent.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A variable is something that changes, while a constant is something that stays the same.

What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

  1. To predict the outcome of a study

  2. To explain the results of a study

  3. To guide the design of a study

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A hypothesis serves all of the purposes listed above.

Which of the following is a type of research design?

  1. Experimental design

  2. Quasi-experimental design

  3. Non-experimental design

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental design, quasi-experimental design, and non-experimental design are all types of research designs.

What is the difference between internal validity and external validity?

  1. Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study's results are accurate, while external validity refers to the extent to which a study's results can be generalized to other populations.

  2. Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study's results are reliable, while external validity refers to the extent to which a study's results are valid.

  3. Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study's results are significant, while external validity refers to the extent to which a study's results are meaningful.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Internal validity refers to the extent to which a study's results are accurate, while external validity refers to the extent to which a study's results can be generalized to other populations.

What is the purpose of a research proposal?

  1. To obtain funding for a research study

  2. To get approval for a research study from an institutional review board

  3. To communicate the research plan to other researchers

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A research proposal serves all of the purposes listed above.

Which of the following is a type of data analysis method?

  1. Descriptive statistics

  2. Inferential statistics

  3. Qualitative data analysis

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and qualitative data analysis are all types of data analysis methods.

What is the purpose of a research report?

  1. To communicate the results of a research study to other researchers

  2. To provide evidence to support a research hypothesis

  3. To contribute to the body of knowledge in a particular field

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A research report serves all of the purposes listed above.

Which of the following is a type of research ethics?

  1. Informed consent

  2. Confidentiality

  3. Anonymity

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Informed consent, confidentiality, and anonymity are all types of research ethics.

What is the purpose of a peer review process?

  1. To ensure the quality of research studies

  2. To identify potential flaws in a research study

  3. To provide feedback to researchers on their work

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A peer review process serves all of the purposes listed above.

Which of the following is a type of research misconduct?

  1. Plagiarism

  2. Fabrication

  3. Falsification

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification are all types of research misconduct.

What are the consequences of research misconduct?

  1. Retraction of a research publication

  2. Loss of funding for future research

  3. Damage to a researcher's reputation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research misconduct can have all of the consequences listed above.

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