Notes On CAFS – Module 1 – Research Methodology

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What is a disadvantage of using structured interviews as a method of data collection?

Respondents must be able to read.

This method is very time consuming.

The method is biased with regard to the interpretation of results.

Questions asked will vary according to the social characteristics of respondents.

What is a case study?

A detailed study over a period of time

A quantitative investigation on a particular issue

A study summarising the literature on a particular topic

A study that can be generalised to the broader population

What is the main ethical consideration in conducting research?

To protect people from harm

To ensure reliability of research

To examine limitations of research data

To take account of issues of bias in sampling

Which of the following are techniques for collecting data from primary sources?

Conducting interviews, accessing websites and books

Making observations, accessing journal articles and magazines

Conducting questionnaires and surveys, viewing documentaries

Making observations, conducting questionnaires and experiments

Which research methodology is the most suitable to gain information about the leisure activities of high school students in Australia?

Observation

Questionnaire

Structured interview

Unstructured interview

What would be an indicator of the reliability of a research project?

The individuals involved are unbiased.

The research method if duplicated will lead to similar results.

The research method has been tested to assess and eliminate problems.

The measurement process accurately reflects what it is intended to measure.

A survey is to be conducted of the student population of a co-educational high school. Which of the following will result in a random sample of students being chosen for this survey?

Selecting five students from each year group

Selecting students on the basis of their gender

Selecting students on the basis of their postcode

Selecting every fourth student as they enter the school

Which statement is supported by the data in the graph?

Males and females of all ages are very active.

Females don’t enjoy playing a team sport as much as males.

A greater percentage of males than females play a team sport.

Which of the following best describes a literature review?

A qualitative investigation of a particular issue

A summary of existing information on a particular topic

An analysis of primary information on a particular topic

A detailed study of both primary and secondary information

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

Which of the following best defines the term hypothesis?

An analysis of the research findings

A plan to select appropriate research methods

A copy of the questionnaire or interview questions

A statement of what the researcher wants to test throughout the research

Which topic best suits the research method of observation when conducting an individual research project?

The reasons why adults travel overseas

The most popular food item purchased from the school canteen

The most common subject chosen in NSW to study for the HSC

The number of books Year 3 primary school students read each week

Which of the following best describes consistency of measurement within a sampling method?

Reliability

Which of the following is an example of integrity when conducting research?

Reporting data accurately

Ensuring voluntary participation

Changing the names of the interviewees

Surveying only people known to the researcher

Which is the first step when conducting research?

Interviewing relevant people

Formulating a research proposal

Presenting qualitative data through graphing

Discussing the recorded results with the questionnaire respondents

James was interviewed for research. When the research was completed, James’s name was not published. By not using James’s name, the interviewer displayed which ethical behaviour?

What is the main advantage of using individuals as a source of data?

They provide current information

They are always available for interviews

Their knowledge and expertise is reliable

Their questionnaire responses will not be biased

Which of the following is the best example of quantitative data?

A written report on youth mental health

A television documentary on the social benefits of childcare

A blog on popular sports undertaken by individuals with disabilities

A graph showing the number of students buying their lunch at the canteen

A bibliography is an important inclusion in an independent research project because it

avoids research being biased.

protects the privacy of the participants.

credits all sources used by the researcher.

contains all the material gathered from the primary research.

Which of the following is the best type of sampling when conducting research?

Selecting a cross-section of the population that is representative of the group

Selecting ten per cent of the population using a convenience sampling process

Selecting no more than ten people from the specific area of research you are investigating

Selecting a large number of people from the population so everyone has an equal chance of being selected

At which stage of the research process is it best to conduct a literature review?

After primary data has been collected

After interviews have been completed

Once the research proposal has been formulated

While analysing primary and secondary research findings

How could a local council efficiently obtain quantitative primary data that identifies the most significant social needs for a local community?

Literature review

Oliver has been given a task where he must distribute ten questionnaires. Oliver selects ten of his family members to complete the questionnaire.

Which sampling method is Oliver using to complete the task?

Convenience

Which of the following best describes systematic sampling?

Selecting participants at a random starting point and then at a fixed, periodic interval

Dividing the population into clusters and then selecting one cluster group to participate

Dividing the population into various cluster groups and then randomly selecting participants

Selecting individuals at random from the list of volunteers already obtained from the population

What should a literature review provide?

An analysis of primary data

A hypothesis with focus questions

A critique of information already written about the topic

An outline of limitations associated with the research procedures used

Which one matches the research method to one of its limitations?

Research Method : Limitation

A researcher ignores an agreement about not sharing participant data. This is an example of

invalid data.

poor reliability.

breach of privacy.

A researcher creates a sample group that does not represent a cross-section of the population. How would this affect the quality of the research?

The data would lack validity.

The conclusions would be unbiased

The process would lack respect for the participants.

The process would break anonymity and confidentiality agreements.

Which of the following contributes to research being free from bias?

The researcher references correct sources.

The researcher avoids asking leading questions.

The participants select which questions to answer.

The participants give permission before research is conducted.

How can a researcher demonstrate integrity when conducting research?

By modifying data to fit into tables and graphs

By analysing data using only personal preference

By maintaining participants’ privacy only when they request it

By providing an appropriate disclaimer at the start of the research process

Which of the following best describes stratified sampling?

Each individual in the population is chosen entirely by chance.

Individuals are selected at regular intervals from the population.

The population is divided into subgroups and only individuals in certain subgroups are randomly selected.

The population is divided into subgroups and individuals are then randomly selected from each subgroup

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