CRS Research Design & Methodology

Question 1

What is the purpose of a research hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Predict the relationship between variables

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Describe statistical tests

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Collect data

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Write the conclusion

Question 2

Which design is best for studying cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

Experimental

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Descriptive

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Correlational

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Qualitative

Question 3

What does validity in research refer to?

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Accuracy of measurement

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Number of participants

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Length of study

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Data entry speed

Question 4

Which sampling method selects participants randomly?

Accepted Answer

Random sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Snowball sampling

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Quota sampling

Question 5

What is the role of a control group in research?

Accepted Answer

Serve as baseline comparison

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Receive the experimental treatment

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Collect data only

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Are excluded from analysis

Question 6

What type of data is collected in qualitative research?

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Non-numerical data

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Numerical data

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Statistical data

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Experimental data

Question 7

What does reliability in research mean?

Accepted Answer

Consistency of measurement

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How valid a test is

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Sample size

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Type of analysis

Question 8

Which research method involves observing subjects in their natural environment?

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic observation

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Experimental study

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Survey

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Meta-analysis

Question 9

What is the purpose of peer review in research?

Accepted Answer

To ensure research quality

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To publish quickly

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To reject all research

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To confuse authors