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Instructions Skill Exercise Develop a five-question multiple-choice quiz covering at least three of the topics listed below. Include an answer key with a brief explanation of your choice. Your answer key should include appropriate citations and references to support the accuracy of your answers. Research process Management-research question hierarchy Pilot test Research design Primary and secondary data Target population Census and sample Sampling design Submission Details: Submit your quiz as a Microsoft Word document.

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Developing a Five-Question Multiple Choice Quiz on Research Methodologies

Research methodology is an essential component of academic investigation, encompassing various topics such as research design, sampling, and data collection. Crafting a quiz that evaluates comprehension across multiple facets of research strategies enhances understanding and application among students. This paper composes a five-question multiple-choice quiz that incorporates at least three of the specified topics: research design, sampling, and data collection methods, with an answer key including brief explanations and scholarly citations.

Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a research design?

    A) To analyze data after collection

    B) To organize research activities for validity and reliability

    C) To determine the target population

    D) To select sampling methods

    Answer: B) To organize research activities for validity and reliability

    Explanation: Research design provides a structured plan that guides the researcher in collecting and analyzing data systematically, ensuring validity and reliability in results (Creswell, 2014).

  2. In sampling, what is the main difference between a census and a sample?

    A) Census involves all members; sampling involves a subset

    B) Census is cheaper; sampling is more expensive

    C) Census is used for qualitative studies; sampling for quantitative

    D) Census is random; sampling is systematic

    Answer: A) Census involves all members; sampling involves a subset

    Explanation: A census includes data from every member of the population, whereas sampling uses a select group to infer information about the whole population (Neuman, 2014).

  3. Which data collection method involves obtaining data from existing sources rather than direct measurement?

    A) Primary data

    B) Secondary data

    C) Experimental data

    D) Observational data

    Answer: B) Secondary data

    Explanation: Secondary data is collected from sources such as published reports, databases, and archives, as opposed to primary data collected directly from the original source (Saunders, Lewis, & Thornhill, 2019).

  4. What is the key purpose of conducting a pilot test in research?

    A) To analyze final data

    B) To refine research instruments and procedures

    C) To determine the target population

    D) To select the sample

    Answer: B) To refine research instruments and procedures

    Explanation: Pilot testing helps identify potential issues with research instruments and procedures, ensuring clarity and effectiveness before the main data collection (Leon, Davis, & Kraemer, 2011).

  5. Which term refers to the entire group of individuals or objects to which research findings are generalized?

    A) Sample

    B) Target population

    C) Census

    D) Data set

    Answer: B) Target population

    Explanation: The target population is the entire group about which the researcher aims to draw conclusions; a sample is a subset of this population (Babbie, 2010).

References

  • Babbie, E. (2010). The Practice of Social Research. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
  • Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. SAGE Publications.
  • Leon, A. C., Davis, L. L., & Kraemer, H. C. (2011). The role and interpretation of pilot studies in clinical research. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 45(5), 626-629.
  • Neuman, W. L. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Pearson.
  • Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2019). Research Methods for Business Students. Pearson.

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