30 multiple choice questions on grade 11 research project "analyzing variables in research"
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- Q1What is a variable in research?A set of data that remains constant throughout an experimentAn outcome that cannot be measured or observedA hypothesis that has been proven to be trueA factor that can be changed or controlled in a scientific experiment30s
- Q2Which type of variable is being manipulated by the researcher?Dependent variableRandom variableIndependent variableControl variable30s
- Q3Which type of variable changes in response to the independent variable?Random variableDependent variableControl variableIndependent variable30s
- Q4What is a hypothesis?A value that remains constant throughout an experimentA testable prediction about the relationship between variablesA theory that explains the relationship between variablesA proven fact about the relationship between variables30s
- Q5What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?Quantitative data is numerical, while qualitative data is descriptiveQualitative data is numerical, while quantitative data is descriptiveQualitative data is measurable, while quantitative data is subjectiveQuantitative data measures opinions, while qualitative data measures facts30s
- Q6Which type of research method involves observing and describing behavior in a natural setting?ExperimentCase studyNaturalistic observationSurvey30s
- Q7Which type of research method involves manipulating one variable to observe the effect on another variable?Case studyExperimentSurveyNaturalistic observation30s
- Q8What is a sampling method in research?The process of analyzing data for a studyThe process of publishing research findingsThe process of collecting data for a studyThe process of selecting participants for a study30s
- Q9What is a random sample?A sample in which the researcher selects participants based on their characteristicsA sample in which every member of the population has an equal chance of being selectedA sample in which the researcher selects participants based on availabilityA sample in which the researcher selects participants based on their willingness to participate30s
- Q10What is a stratified sample?A sample in which the researcher selects participants based on their characteristicsA sample in which every member of the population has an equal chance of being selectedA sample in which the researcher selects participants based on availabilityA sample in which the researcher selects participants based on specific characteristics to ensure representation from different groups30s
- Q11What is the measure of central tendency that is the value that occurs most frequently in a data set?MedianRangeMeanMode30s
- Q12What is the measure of central tendency that is the sum of all the values in a data set divided by the number of values?ModeRangeMeanMedian30s
- Q13What is the measure of central tendency that is the middle value in a data set when the data is arranged in order?RangeMedianModeMean30s
- Q14What is the measure of dispersion that is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set?Standard DeviationVarianceRangeMean Absolute Deviation30s
- Q15What is the measure of dispersion that is the average absolute difference between each value in a data set and the mean?Mean Absolute DeviationVarianceStandard DeviationRange30s