Research

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of research?

Answer 1

To gain new knowledge or validate existing knowledge.

Question 2

True or False: Qualitative studies focus on numerical data.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: __________ studies involve manipulation of variables to establish cause and effect.

Answer 3

Experimental

Question 4

What type of study is designed to observe subjects without intervention?

Answer 4

Observational study

Question 5

Which type of data is characterized by categorical values?

Answer 5

Qualitative data

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of quantitative research? A) Case study B) Survey C) Ethnography

Answer 6

B) Survey

Question 7

What is the main characteristic of a longitudinal study?

Answer 7

It collects data from the same subjects repeatedly over a period of time.

Question 8

True or False: Cross-sectional studies provide information about trends over time.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What type of research aims to explore relationships between variables?

Answer 9

Correlational research

Question 10

Fill in the blank: A __________ study examines a specific phenomenon in depth within its real-life context.

Answer 10

Case study

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of qualitative research? A) Interviews B) Focus groups C) Statistical analysis

Answer 11

C) Statistical analysis

Question 12

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

Answer 12

Primary data is collected firsthand for a specific research purpose, while secondary data is collected by someone else for a different purpose.

Question 13

True or False: A meta-analysis combines data from multiple studies to draw broader conclusions.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What type of sampling involves selecting subjects based on specific characteristics?

Answer 14

Purposive sampling

Question 15

Fill in the blank: __________ research is focused on practical applications and solving real-world problems.

Answer 15

Applied

Question 16

What is a meta-analysis?

Answer 16

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple studies to derive a comprehensive conclusion.

Question 17

True or False: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is considered the gold standard for clinical research.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Fill in the blank: In a randomized controlled trial, participants are assigned to different groups using ______.

Answer 18

randomization

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of conducting a meta-analysis?

Answer 19

To increase the statistical power and provide a more precise estimate of effect size.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a randomized controlled trial? A) Control group B) Random assignment C) Observational study

Answer 20

C) Observational study

Question 21

What is the role of a control group in a randomized controlled trial?

Answer 21

To serve as a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

Question 22

True or False: Meta-analyses can only be performed on studies that have the same outcome measures.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is heterogeneity in the context of meta-analysis?

Answer 23

The variation in study outcomes between the included studies.

Question 24

What statistical method is often used in meta-analysis to assess the combined effect size?

Answer 24

Cohen’s d or odds ratios.

Question 25

Short answer: Name one advantage of using a randomized controlled trial.

Answer 25

It minimizes bias and confounding variables.

Question 26

Research Databases

Answer 26

Cochrane Library - Systematic Reviews PubMed - Peer Reviewed

Question 27

Peer Review

Answer 27

Peer review is the process where experts in the same field evaluate a research paper before it is published. They check for quality, accuracy, validity, and originality. This helps ensure the research is trustworthy and meets academic standards.

Question 28

Theoretical Framework

Answer 28

Uses existing theories to explain and predict relationships in research. It provides a foundation and lens for the study.

Question 29

Conceptual Framework

Answer 29

A researcher-created model showing key concepts and their relationships specific to the study. It guides data collection and analysis.

Question 30

What is a quantitative research method?

Answer 30

A research method that focuses on quantifying data and typically involves statistical analysis.

Question 31

True or False: Qualitative research methods primarily involve numerical data.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

Fill in the blank: __________ research methods involve collecting non-numerical data to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences.

Answer 32

Qualitative

Question 33

What is the main purpose of mixed methods research?

Answer 33

To combine both quantitative and qualitative research approaches for a comprehensive analysis.

Question 34

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research? A) Open-ended questions B) Statistical analysis C) Subjective interpretation D) In-depth exploration

Answer 34

B) Statistical analysis

Question 35

What type of research design is commonly used in quantitative research?

Answer 35

Experimental design

Question 36

True or False: Case studies are a form of qualitative research.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Name one advantage of quantitative research methods.

Answer 37

They allow for statistical analysis and generalization of results.

Question 38

What is the focus of exploratory research?

Answer 38

To investigate a problem that is not well defined and to gain insights.

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which research method is best suited for understanding human behavior and experiences? A) Quantitative B) Qualitative C) Mixed Methods D) None of the above

Answer 39

B) Qualitative