SECTION A- MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [10 MARKS] Answer ALL the questions. Each question carries one (1) mark. Choose the best alternative answer.

1. The feasibility of a research study should be considered in light of ..

a) Potential ethical concerns

b) Skills required of the researcher

c) Cost and time required to conduct the study

d) All of the above

2. Which of the following best describes quantitative research?

a) Research that attempts to generate a new theory

b) Research that is exploratory

c) An attempt to confirm the researchers hypotheses

d) The collection of non-numerical data

3. Which of the following is NOT a form of measurement validity?

a) Convergent validity

b) Face validity

c) Concurrent validity

d) Conductive validity

4. The first step in selecting a sample is..

a) Define the population

b) Determine how to randomize

c) Decide how to stratify the population

d) Compile a list of the population

5. The ability to generalize the results of a study is related to..

a) External validity

b) Manipulation

c) Internal validity

d) Predictive validity

6. What level of measurement would be used if participants were asked to state their gender in a research study?

a) Ratio

b) Nominal

c) Ordinal

d) Interval

7. Research methodology refers to..

a) Qualitative methods

b) The tools that the researcher uses

c) The sampling technique

d) The chain of association between the research question and the research design

8. Which of the following is not a random sampling technique?

a) Stratified sampling

b) Cluster sampling

c) Systematic sampling

d) Purposive sampling

9. The purpose of an interview is to

a) Provide justification for further observations

b) Document the observers biases

c) Observe participants in their natural setting

d) Explore and probe participants thoughts and feelings.

10. In which section of the research plan are the research participants described in detail?

a) Discussion

b) Introduction

c) Data analysis

d) Methodology