CAFS

Research Fundamentals

100

What is the  purpose of research?

To advance knowledge, increase understanding, educate others or inform practice.

200

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

• Primary = collected first-hand by the researcher. Secondary = already collected by someone else.

300

What is a sample group and why is it used?

• Sample group = smaller group selected from the population. It makes research more manageable.

400

Explain how sampling can contribute to reliable and valid research.

Appropriate sampling helps make the sample representative, improving reliability and validity

500

A researcher wants to study the experiences of 17-year-old students across Australia. Explain TWO factors they should consider when selecting their sample.

• Consider sample size, sampling method, diversity/characteristics of participants, and whether they represent the population.

Research Methods

100

What research method uses a set of written questions to collect data from participants?

Questionnaire

200

Name TWO advantages of using questionnaires.

Can collect data from many people; easy to compare responses; relatively quick/cost-effective.

300

Which research method involves asking participants questions face-to-face or verbally?

Interview

400

Compare the suitability of questionnaires and interviews for collecting research data.

• Questionnaires are useful for collecting data from many people efficiently; interviews provide more detailed responses and allow follow-up questions.

500

A researcher wants to understand how young people feel about social media. Which research method would be most suitable and why?

• Interviews are suitable because they allow participants to explain their feelings and experiences in detail and allow the researcher to ask follow-up questions.

Research Process

100

What is the first step when beginning a research project?

Decide on the topic/research focus

200

What is a research question?

• A research question clearly identifies what the researcher wants to investigate.

300

Why is it important to choose an appropriate sample size?

A suitable sample size helps make findings more representative and reliable.

400

Explain why researchers should analyse their data before reaching a conclusion.

• Analysis identifies patterns, trends and relationships so conclusions are based on evidence.

500

A researcher collects data but discovers that their sample does not represent the population. Explain how this could affect their findings.

• Results may not accurately represent the population, creating bias and reducing the validity/generalisation of the findings.

Interpreting Research

100

What is data?

• Information collected during research.

200

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

• Qualitative = words, opinions and descriptions. Quantitative = numerical data/statistics.

300

What is the difference between reliability and validity?

• Reliability = consistency of results. Validity = whether the research measures what it is supposed to measure.

400

How can a researcher determine whether a source of information is reliable?

• Check the source, author/organisation, evidence, date, methodology, possible bias and whether the information is supported by other reliable sources.

500

A study finds that 80% of participants prefer online learning. Explain TWO factors the researcher should consider before concluding that most young people prefer online learning.

• Consider sample size/representativeness, how the data was collected, possible bias and whether the study's findings can be generalised.

General Knowledge

100

🏉 How many points is a try worth in rugby league?

 4 Points

200

⚽ Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?

 Brazil - 5

300

🏀 How many players from one team are on the court at one time in basketball?

5

400

🇦🇺 Which Australian state or territory is the largest by area?

WA

500

🏎️ Which driver has won the most Formula 1 World Championships?

Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher — 7 each