Froggy Jumps Research Methods ReviewOnline version Quick review of research basics. by Michelle Garcia 1 What is the primary purpose of research? a To collect data without any question. b To systematically investigate a question to gain new knowledge. c To prove personal opinions. 2 Which is an example of qualitative research? a None of the choices. b In-depth interviews exploring experiences. c A large-scale survey with rating scales. 3 Which method uses numerical data and statistics? a Quantitative research. b Descriptive writing. c Qualitative research. 4 What is a mixed-methods approach? a Combining qualitative and quantitative data. b Only qualitative data. c Only numerical data without context. 5 Which best describes a qualitative-quantitative example? a Only count frequencies without interpretation. b Experiments with control groups. c Interview data coded into themes and counted for frequency.