Descriptive Research
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1. What is descriptive research often
referred to as?
A) Experimental study
B) Case study
C) Questionnaire or opinion study
D) Historical study
B) Case study
2. What are the two main uses of descriptive research?
A) Testing theories and validating hypotheses
B) Checking laboratory findings in real life and identifying
norms for planning
C) Exploring historical trends and predicting the future
D) Creating statistical models and conducting
experiments
B) Checking laboratory findings in real life and identifying norms for
planning
3. Which of the following best describes the nature of
descriptive research?
A) It describes and interprets "what is" in terms of
conditions and relationships.
B) It predicts future trends using mathematical models.
C) It manipulates variables to test cause and effect.
D) It focuses solely on laboratory experiments.
A) It describes and interprets "what is" in terms
of conditions and relationships.
4. What does descriptive research deal with in
terms of variables?
A) Manipulation of variables
B) Relationships between variables
C) Elimination of variables
D) Hypothetical variables
B) Relationships between variables
5. In which fields is descriptive research
particularly helpful?
A) Behavioral sciences and humanities
B) Engineering and robotics
C) Physics and chemistry
D) Mathematics and computer science
A) Behavioral sciences and humanities
6. What does descriptive research aim to
identify in a new area of investigation?
A) The best statistical tools for analysis
B) Promising factors for experimental
investigation
C) Historical trends
D) Random hypotheses
B) Promising factors for experimental
7. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of descriptive research?
A) Non-experimental nature
B) Manipulating variables
C) Focus on existing conditions
D) Exploration of relationships
B) Manipulating variables
8. Which term best describes the research that
focuses on current conditions, opinions, and
trends?
A) Experimental research
B) Descriptive research
C) Historical research
D) Predictive research
B) Descriptive research
9. Which aspect is NOT typically part of
descriptive research?
A) Exploring trends that are developing
B) Describing ongoing processes
C) Testing cause-effect relationships through
manipulation
D) Interpreting conditions that exist
C) Testing cause-effect relationships through manipulation
10. What is the role of descriptive research in identifying
norms and standards? a) To establish cause-and-effect
relationships between variables. b) To provide a baseline
for comparison and future planning. c) To manipulate
variables and observe outcomes. d) To develop new
theories and hypotheses.
b) To provide a baseline for comparison and future planning.
11. What type of data is typically
collected in descriptive research? a)
Qualitative data only. b) Quantitative
data only.
c) Both qualitative and quantitative data.
d) No data is collected
c) Both qualitative and quantitative data.
12. What are some limitations of descriptive
research? a) It cannot establish cause-and-effect
relationships. b) It may be subject to biases and
limitations of self-report data. c) It may not
provide in-depth insights into complex
phenomena. d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
13. What is the role of descriptive research in the
overall research process?
a) To provide a foundation for further investigation.
b) To test specific hypotheses.
c) To draw definitive conclusions.
d) To manipulate variables and observe outcomes.
Answer: a) To provide a foundation for further investigation.
14. How can descriptive research be used to inform
policy decisions?
a) By identifying the needs and preferences of the
population.
b) By evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies.
c) By providing data to support policy development and
implementation.
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above.
15. What is the significance of descriptive research in
everyday life?
a) To understand and interpret the world around us.
b) To make informed decisions in our personal and
professional lives.
c) To improve our critical thinking and problem-solving
skills.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
