Mock exam chapter 1&2
Research Methods The Essential Knowledge Base, Dr. William Trochim, Arora Kanika,
9781133954774
Chapter 1: Introduction to Research Methods
Question 1:
What is the primary purpose of research?
a. To prove an argument
b. To explore, describe, or explain phenomena
c. To manipulate data
d. To validate personal opinions
Question 2:
Which of the following is NOT a feature of scientific research?
a. Systematic approach
b. Subjective opinions
c. Empirical evidence
d. Logical reasoning
Question 3:
In research, what is a hypothesis?
a. A statement of expected findings
b. A research design
c. A collection of data
d. A literature review
Question 4:
Which of the following best describes the term 'theory'?
a. A collection of facts
b. A framework for organizing ideas
c. An assumption without proof
d. A random guess
Question 5:
What is the main goal of applied research?
a. To increase understanding of a phenomenon
b. To address practical problems
c. To contribute to theoretical knowledge
d. To create complex theories
Question 6:
Which research approach is characterized by the collection of numerical data?
a. Qualitative research
b. Quantitative research
c. Historical research
d. Case study research
Question 7:
Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?
Research Methods The Essential Knowledge Base, Dr. William Trochim, Arora Kanika,
9781133954774
Chapter 1: Introduction to Research Methods
Question 1:
What is the primary purpose of research?
a. To prove an argument
b. To explore, describe, or explain phenomena
c. To manipulate data
d. To validate personal opinions
Question 2:
Which of the following is NOT a feature of scientific research?
a. Systematic approach
b. Subjective opinions
c. Empirical evidence
d. Logical reasoning
Question 3:
In research, what is a hypothesis?
a. A statement of expected findings
b. A research design
c. A collection of data
d. A literature review
Question 4:
Which of the following best describes the term 'theory'?
a. A collection of facts
b. A framework for organizing ideas
c. An assumption without proof
d. A random guess
Question 5:
What is the main goal of applied research?
a. To increase understanding of a phenomenon
b. To address practical problems
c. To contribute to theoretical knowledge
d. To create complex theories
Question 6:
Which research approach is characterized by the collection of numerical data?
a. Qualitative research
b. Quantitative research
c. Historical research
d. Case study research
Question 7:
Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?
