Question 1

The methodological framework of the research project is comprised of:

Accepted Answer

A)  An account of all of the ways and means by which the research was actually carried out. 
B)  The theory used in the research project. 
C)  The aim and objectives of the research. 
D)  The finding and the conclusions.

Question 2

Simple random sampling involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sampling in clusters. 
B)  Judgemental sampling techniques. 
C)  Selecting a sample at random from a sampling frame. 
D)  A snowball sampling technique.

Question 3

Field diaries are a means of gathering data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The concept of representation relates to the degree to which:

Accepted Answer

A)  How well the research represents the researcher. 
B)  A sample selected from a population can be said to be representative of that population. 
C)  How well the data collection methods represent the research methodology. 
D)  A data collection method used in a research project can be said to be representative of all of the data collection methods used.

Question 5

Researchers often use tables of random numbers in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Obfuscate their research methodology. 
B)  Confuse participants in the research project. 
C)  Engage in quantitative data analysis. 
D)  Generate random samples.

Question 6

Online interviews can be synchronous, in real time, using a chat room or a using conferencing software or asynchronous, outside of real time, using e-mail or message boards or discussion boards and so on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The data gathered must be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple enough to analyse quickly. 
B)  Adequate and it must be valid. 
C)  Short and concise. 
D)  Either quantitative or qualitative.

Question 8

The methodological framework contains an account of:

Accepted Answer

A)  The literature read for the research project. 
B)  The contents of the research diary. 
C)  The problems the researcher encountered while carrying out the research, 
D)  All of the ways and means by which the research was carried out.

Question 9

The key issue in sampling is that of representation. The concept of representation relates to the degree to which a sample drawn from a population can be said to be representative of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is often the case that the entire population of the research is too big, and as a result beyond the scope of the researcher. In such situations, the researcher clearly defines the population of the research, and then selects from that population a sample to study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The population can be comprised of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Human beings. 
B)  Adult human beings. 
C)  Adult human beings who are relevant to the study. 
D)  Individuals, groups, organisations, documents, campaigns, incidents and so on.

Question 12

Data gathering methods are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Elements of the theoretical framework. 
B)  The means by which data is gathered for the research project. 
C)  The means by which the data is analysed for the research project. 
D)  The first thing to be decided on when undertaking a research project.

Question 13

Data collection methods are the means by which:

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers gather the data required for the research project. 
B)  Researchers theorise their research projects. 
C)  Researchers select samples for their research projects. 
D)  Researchers select populations for their research projects.

Exam 8: Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

The methodological framework of the research project is comprised of:

Simple random sampling involves:

Field diaries are a means of gathering data.

The concept of representation relates to the degree to which:

Researchers often use tables of random numbers in order to:

Online interviews can be synchronous, in real time, using a chat room or a using conferencing software or asynchronous, outside of real time, using e-mail or message boards or discussion boards and so on.

The data gathered must be:

The methodological framework contains an account of:

The key issue in sampling is that of representation. The concept of representation relates to the degree to which a sample drawn from a population can be said to be representative of the population.

It is often the case that the entire population of the research is too big, and as a result beyond the scope of the researcher. In such situations, the researcher clearly defines the population of the research, and then selects from that population a sample to study.

The population can be comprised of:

Data gathering methods are:

Data collection methods are the means by which: