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100

This refers to the abstract concept or idea being measured in a survey.

What is a construct?

100

This data collection method involves asking a standardized set of questions to a large group of participants, often using online or paper forms.

What is a survey?

100

This process involves reading, summarizing, and synthesizing existing scholarly work on a topic.

What is a literature review?

100

This type of data is descriptive and focuses on characteristics, themes, and meanings rather than numerical measurements.

What is qualitative data?

100

This football player turned pop culture sensation stole the internet’s heart for dating a certain music superstar.

Who is Travis Kelce?

200

The process of translating a construct into measurable and observable elements is called this.

What is operationalization?

200

Researchers using this method engage in one-on-one conversations with participants to gather in-depth insights.

What is an interview?

200

A clearly defined, open-ended question that outlines the central focus of a research study, guiding the investigation and providing a framework for collecting and analyzing data to find an answer.

What is a research question?

200

A researcher conducting this type of interview follows a flexible set of open-ended questions to explore participants’ perspectives.

What is a semi-structured interview?

200

This AI chatbot, launched by OpenAI, became a go-to tool for students, writers, and even job seekers in 2023-2024.

What is ChatGPT?

300

This refers to the method or tool used to assign values to the variables of interest, often involving a Likert scale.

What is measurement?

300

This method requires researchers to watch and record behaviors in natural or controlled settings without directly interacting with participants.

What is observation?

300

When outlining a research project, these statements predict the relationship between variables.

What are hypotheses?

300

Before beginning data collection in qualitative research, researchers must obtain this official approval to ensure ethical standards are met.

What is Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval?

300

This viral phrase, often used in dramatic storytimes, tells you to “Hold on” because something wild is about to be revealed.

What is ‘Hold my drink’?

400

In survey development, this group does not receive the treatment and is used as a baseline for comparison.

What is a control group?

400

This method engages a small group of participants in a guided discussion on a specific topic.

What is a focus group?

400

This online database, popular among scholars, provides access to a vast array of academic articles across various disciplines.

What is Google Scholar?

400

In qualitative research, this ethical principle ensures participants fully understand the purpose, risks, and voluntary nature of the study.

What is informed consent?

400

This billionaire CEO faced backlash after announcing a “brain chip” that supposedly improves memory but was met with skepticism.

Who is Elon Musk?

500

This ensures that survey results can be applied to a broader population beyond the sample used.

What is generalizability?

500

This data collection method involves gathering and analyzing pre-existing records, reports, or documents instead of generating new data.

What is document analysis?

500

This popular citation style, often used in social sciences, is known for its author-year in-text citations.

What is APA style?

500

This qualitative research method involves the in-depth study of a specific individual, group, or event to explore complex issues in real-life contexts.

What is a case study? 

500

A mix of “delusional” and “confident,” this slang term describes people who believe in themselves despite all odds.

What is ‘delulu’?

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