Practice Questions on Types of Research

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Q1. Archival research refers to the:
 a. Collection of primary data through surveys
 b. Analysis of existing data sets
 c. Examination of historical records and documents
 d. Experimental study design
 
Q2. Archival research is commonly used in disciplines such as:
 a. Psychology and sociology
 b. Chemistry and physics
 c. Economics and finance
 d. All of the above
 
Q3. Which of the following is an example of an archival source?
 a. Interviews with participants
 b. Laboratory experiments
 c. Government census data
 d. Controlled clinical trials
 
Q4. The main advantage of archival research is:
 a. Ability to manipulate variables
 b. Direct control over the research context
 c. Access to rich historical information
 d. Lower cost compared to other research methods
 
Q5. The term "secondary analysis" in archival research refers to:
 a. Collecting data from multiple sources
 b. Analyzing data collected by someone else for a different purpose
 c. Conducting experiments in a laboratory setting
 d. Gathering qualitative data through interviews
 
Q6. Which of the following is a limitation of archival research?
 a. Difficulty in accessing archival sources
 b. Limited availability of historical documents
 c. Lack of control over data collection process
 d. Inability to generalize findings to a larger population
 
Q7. Which of the following is an example of a quantitative archival research study?
 a. Analyzing personal diaries for thematic patterns
 b. Examining historical letters for qualitative insights
 c. Analyzing census data to study population trends
 d. Conducting interviews with historical figures
 
Q8. Archival research is particularly useful when studying:
 a. Current events and contemporary phenomena
 b. Long-term trends and historical processes
 c. Controlled experiments and laboratory settings
 d. Psychological and emotional experiences