Research Day 10 Quiz - Nurses Revision

Welcome to your Research Day 10 Quiz

October 4, 2025

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1. Which section of a research proposal typically includes the researcher's declaration and supervisor's approval?

A. Table of Contents

B. Preliminary Pages

C. Main Body

D. Appendices

2. What is the definition of sampling error in research?

A. An error that arises due to data collection mistakes.

B. An error resulting from the randomness of the sampling process.

C. An error introduced during data analysis.

D. An error due to poor research design.

3. What type of research design aims to establish causation through controlled experiments?

A. Descriptive

B. Correlational

C. Experimental

D. Comparative

4. What does "n" represent in the formula n = Z²pq / d² for sample size determination?

A. Margin of error

B. Sample size

C. Confidence level

D. Population size

5. When conducting a census for sample size determination, it is most suitable for which type of population?

A. Large populations

B. Medium-sized populations

C. Small populations

D. Random populations

6. What is the main advantage of a cross-sectional study?

A. Provides insights into cause-and-effect relationships

B. Predicts future outcomes

C. Quick and cost-effective

D. Enables study of changes over time

7. Which of the following is not a component of the preliminary pages in a research proposal?

A. List of Acronyms

B. Declaration

C. Table of Contents

D. Chapter One

8. Which factor may influence the choice of a sample size determination?

A. The researcher's favorite determination

B. Research Objectives

C. The size of the determination tool

D. The popularity of the determination in the research community

9. Which of the following is NOT a type of sampling error?

A. Random

B. Systemic

C. Experimental

D. Statistical

10. How does pretesting differ from pilot study in terms of data collection?

A. Pretesting relies on objective data.

B. Pretesting evaluates research instruments

C. Pretesting gathers qualitative data

D. Pretesting gathers non-numerical data.

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