eSKILLS PLus Online Quiz

Quantitative research

The following are types of quantitative research:

laboratory experiments
field studies
questionnaires and surveys
observations of natural phenomena
data-mining

	a)	True
	b)	False
Correct.The correct answer is: True. Quantitative research is research which seeks to explain events through the collection and analysis of information in numerical form.Your answer has been saved.

Qualitative research

The following are types of qualitative research

archival research
literary analysis
interviews
use of questionnaires
participant observation
case studies

	a)	True
	b)	False
Correct.The correct answer is: True. Qualitative research is concerned with the systematic, first-hand observation of phenomena in the real world.Your answer has been saved.

Evaluating quantitative research

Which of the following do you need to be aware of when evaluating quantitative research methods?

	a)	Misuse of statistics
	b)	Scientific fraud
	c)	Poor reporting of results
	d)	Expectancy effects
a) Correct.a) The correct answer is: Correct.b) Correct.b) The correct answer is: Correct.c) Correct.c) The correct answer is: Correct.d) Correct.d) The correct answer is: Correct.