Research

Question 1

What types of random sample methods are there ?

Answer 1

Simple
Systematic
mixed methods/multi-stage
stratify
cluster

Question 2

What types of non-random methods are there ?

Answer 2

Snowball
Quota 
Self-selection
Purposive
Convenience

Question 3

3 criteria to asses the quality of the research.

Answer 3

Usability
Validity
Reliability

Question 4

3 types of research

Answer 4

evaluative
descriptive
explanatory

Question 5

3 types of interviews

Answer 5

structure
unstructured
semi-structured

Question 6

What should the introduction of a survey have ?

Answer 6

Introducing the researcher
Stating the objective of your research
If it is done confidentially
The time needed

Question 7

Before choosing a design you need to consider the following topics

Answer 7

You need to choose a design which can give answer to your question.
The skills and knowledge of the researchers conducting the research project.
Available budget.
Available time
Paradigm
Research elements

Question 8

List the 7 factors Verhoeven Stated to asses the quality of research

Answer 8

Independence 
Validity
generalizability
Reliability
Falsifiability
Informativity
Practical criteria

Question 9

Quantitative data collection methods.

Answer 9

Surveys
Secondary analysis
Experimental Design
Monitoring
Observation : counting heads

Question 10

Qualitative Data collection methods

Answer 10

Qualitative desk research
observation
interview
case study

Question 11

In the problem analysis phase you ?

Answer 11

Investigate the problem
Conduct the literature research
demarcate the problem
formulate the research question and objectives.

Question 12

6W formula ?

Answer 12

What is the problem ?
Whose problem is it ?
When did the problem arise ?
Why is it a problem ?
Where is the problem located ?
What is the cause of the problem ?

Question 13

Features of a survey

Answer 13

They research a large group of people
They are done at one point in time (cross-sectional)
They research knowledge, attitudes and perceptions.
They ask descriptive and/or evaluative questions.
Interviews conducted by interviewers using structured questionnaires containing closed questions
They involve a large number of questions
The samples are drawn randomly
The data is analyzed quantitatively.

Question 14

Secondary analysis disadvantages

Answer 14

You dont have any control over the data

You also have to find solutions for any errors that may have occurred during original data collection.

It may be that you have to adjust the central question in your secondary analysis in order to be able to use a particular data set.

Data has to be thoroughly processed before it can be used for further analysis

Question 15

What is the difference between Meta-analysis and secondary analysis.

Answer 15

When you do secondary analysis, you analyse the data gathered by other researchers. But when you do meta-analysis, you collect complete databases before going on to compare them.

Question 16

To maintain credibility and reliability of the results, What can you do ?

Answer 16

1. ) The questionnaire structure is the same for all respondents.
2. ) The question formulation is the same for all the responses.
3. ) The formulation of the possible answers is the same for all respondents.
4. ) There aren’t to many open questions.
5. ) The questions are logical.

Question 17

What is a logical sequence of questions in a survey ?

Answer 17

1. ) Start with simple, general and engaging question.
2. ) Be straightforward about your intentions
3. ) Don’t put difficult questions right at the end of your questionnaire. (best part at beginning second part)
4. ) Group questions with the same answer categories

Question 18

Types of response options in a survey ?

Answer 18

Single item answer
Rating scale (likert)
List
Open answer
Semi-open answer
Multiple answers
Dichotomous anwers

Question 19

What do questions in a survey need to be ?

Answer 19

Clear and simple
Not leading
Not double barreled
No double negatives
Objective 
unbiased

Question 20

What do good answers need to be in a survey ?

Answer 20

Stated in recognizable categories
Logical sequence
Exhaustive (all possible answers)
no overlap in questions
measurable

Question 21

Reasons for item non-response

Answer 21

1. ) The respondent doesn’t understand the question
2. ) The question doesn’t apply to the respondent
3. ) The respondent doesn’t feel like answering the question
4. ) The respondent has no opinion on the subject, doesn’t know the answer.
5. ) The respondent hasn’t seen the question.

Question 22

What is holistic research

Answer 22

In qualitative research the research elements are studies on their own turf, in their normal surroundings.