Research Design MCQs | Research Design Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

Questions
61 Before submitting your dissertation, you should ensure that:
A Your writing is free of sexist, racist and disablist language
B Other people have read your final draft
C You have proofread it thoroughly
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above
62 Which of the following is not normally included in a written account of qualitative research?
A An introduction, locating the research in its theoretical context
B An explanation of the design of the study
C A discussion of the main findings in relation to the research questions
D A decision to accept or reject the hypothesis

Answer: A decision to accept or reject the hypothesis

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63 The introductory section of a research report should aim to:
A Identify the specific focus of the study
B Provide a rationale for the dissertation, or article
C Grab the reader's attention
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above
64 Which of the following is a disadvantage of qualitative interviewing relative to participant observation?
A It has a more specific focus
B It is more ethically dubious, in terms of obtaining informed consent
C It may not provide access to deviant or hidden activities
D It does not allow participants to reconstruct their life events

Answer: It may not provide access to deviant or hidden activities
65 Which of the following is not a type of life story?
A Naturalistic life stories
B Researched life stories
C True life stories
D Reflexive and recursive life stories

Answer: True life stories
66 What is a "probing question"?
A One that inquires about a sensitive or deeply personal issue
B One that encourages the interviewee to say more about a topic
C One that asks indirectly about people's opinions
D One that moves the conversation on to another topic

Answer: One that encourages the interviewee to say more about a topic
67 What are the two main types of data that can be used in visual ethnography?
A Positivist and interpretivist
B Qualitative and quantitative
C Nominal and ordinal
D Extant and research-driven

Answer: Extant and research-driven
68 Is it okay to break the law in order to maintain a "cover"?
A Yes, provided it is not very serious
B No, never under any circumstances
C Yes, because otherwise data on criminal activity would never come to light
D Yes, provided it doesn't cause physical harm to someone

Answer: No, never under any circumstances
69 What is one of the main disadvantages of using the covert role in ethnography?
A It can be hard to gain access to the social group
B It is difficult to take notes without arousing suspicion
C The problem of reactivity: people may change their behaviour if they know they are being observed
D It is usually too time consuming and expensive to be a realistic option

Answer: It is difficult to take notes without arousing suspicion
70 Which of the following is a component of ethnographic research?
A Being immersed in a social group or setting
B Participant observation, interviews, and/or documentary analysis
C A written account of an ethnographic study
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above
71 The core ingredients of a dissertation are:
A Introduction; Data collection; Data analysis; Conclusions and recommendations
B Executive summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography
C Research plan; Research data; Analysis; References
D Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion

Answer: Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
72 Which of the following is not a data-collection method?
A Research questions
B Unstructured interviewing
C Postal survey questionnaires
D Participant observation

Answer: Research questions
73 What does 'sampling cases' mean?
A Sampling using a sampling frame
B Identifying people who are suitable for research
C Literally, the researcher's brief-case
D Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc

Answer: Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc
74 We review the relevant literature to know:
A What is already known about the topic
B What concepts and theories have been applied to the topic
C Who are the key contributors to the topic
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above
75 It may not be possible to use aprobability sample to observe behaviour in public places because:
A The findings of such studies are not intended to have external validity
B It is not feasible to construct a sampling frame of interactions
C It is difficult to gain access to such social settings
D Researchers prefer not to use random samples whenever possible

Answer: It is not feasible to construct a sampling frame of interactions
76 If a study is "reliable", this means that:
A It was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted
B The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions
C The findings can be generalized to other social settings
D The methods are stated clearly enough for the research to be replicated

Answer: The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions
77 The term 'external validity' is concerned with:
A the question of whether the results of a study can be generalized beyond the specific research context
B whether the research question is judged to be a good research question by those outside the study
C the question of whether or not social scientific findings are applicable to people's every day, natural social settings
D That purposive sampling is better than probability sampling

Answer: an ambiguous concept whose meaning depends on how it is defined
78 Cross cultural studies are an example of:
A Longitudinal design
B Comparative design
C Experimental design
D Case study design

Answer: Comparative design
79 The role of a project supervisor is to:
A give you a reading list
B provide academic support, guidance and critical feedback on your work
C negotiate access to the research setting on the student's behalf
D ensure you keep to your schedule and deadlines

Answer: provide academic support, guidance and critical feedback on your work
80 Which of the following are sampling considerations?
A Who do you need to study in order to investigate your research questions?
B How easily can you gain access to a sampling frame?
C What kind of sampling strategy will you employ?
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above
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