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a. Limited generalizability
b. Lack of control over variables
c. Subjectivity in data collection
d. Difficulty in obtaining a large sample size
42. What is the role of hypotheses in a quantitative research study?
a. To provide a framework for data collection
b. To ensure the study is unbiased
c. To guarantee the findings are statistically significant
d. To challenge existing theories
43. In a quantitative research design, what is the dependent variable?
a. The variable that is manipulated by the researcher
b. The variable that is measured or observed
c. The variable that remains constant throughout the study
d. The variable that is influenced by the independent variable
44. Which of the following is an advantage of a quantitative research design?
a. Provides rich, detailed descriptions
b. Allows for exploration of complex social phenomena
c. Allows for replication and generalizability
d. Offers deep insights into individuals' experiences
45. In a quantitative research design, what is the independent variable?
a. The variable that is manipulated by the researcher
b. The variable that is measured or observed
c. The variable that remains constant through out the study
d. The variable that is influenced by the dependent variable
46. What is the purpose of literature review in a quantitative research study?
a. To identify research gaps and generate research questions
b. To collect data from participants
c. To analyze and interpret the data
d. To summarize the study's findings
47. What is a hypothesis?
a. A possible explanation for an observed phenomenon
b. The results of an experiment
c. The conclusion of a research study
d. The methods used to collect data
48. What is a control group?
a. The group of participants who receive the experimental treatment
b. The group of participants who do not receive the experimental treatment
c. The group of participants who are observed but not involved in the study
d. The group of participants who are selected randomly for the study
49. What is a sample size?
a. The number of people who participated in the study
b. The number of variables measured in the study
c. The number of times the experiment was repeated
d. The number of control and experimental groups in the study
50. What is a peer-reviewed journal?
a. A journal that publishes research studies without any review
b. A journal that only publishes research from established researchers
c. A journal that publishes research after it has been reviewed by experts in the field
d. A journal that publishes research studies conducted by students
51. What is a random sample?
a. A sample of participants chosen based on specific characteristics
b. A sample of participants chosen randomly from the population
c. A sample of participants chosen by the researcher's preference
d. A sample of participants chosen from a specific geographical location
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55. Which of the following situations would require the use of quantitative research?
a. Exploring the opinions and experiences of individuals
b. Investigating the impact of social media on mental health
c. Understanding the historical context of a specific event
d. Analyzing the emotions and motivations of a group
56. What is the purpose of quantitative research?
a. To understand complex social phenomena
b. To explore subjective experiences and perspectives
c. To measure and analyze numerical data
d. To interpret and analyze qualitative data
57. What is the role of a hypothesis in quantitative research?
a. To provide a summary of previous research findings
b. To guide the data collection process
c. To describe the participants in the study
d. To present the limitations of the research
58. What is the purpose of a research sample in quantitative research?
a. To provide a representative representation of the population
b. To ensure all participants have an equal chance of being selected
c. To control for extraneous variables in the study
d. To minimize bias and increase generalizability
59. Which of the following is a limitation of quantitative research?
a. Limited ability to explore complex social phenomena
b. Lack of generalizability to larger population
c. Ethical concerns related to participant privacy
d. Difficulty in analyzing and interpreting qualitative data
60. What is the purpose of peer review in quantitative research?
a. To ensure the research is conducted ethically
b. To evaluate the quality and rigor of the research
c. To compare the research findings to previous studies
d. To determine the statistical significance of the results
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