Quantitative Research in Social Anthropology MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: November 20, 2024

1. Quantitative research in social anthropology primarily focuses on: A) Historical narratives B) Statistical analysis and numerical data C) Cultural interpretations D) Ethnographic observations Answer: B) Statistical analysis and numerical data 2. Which of the following is a key advantage of quantitative research methods in social anthropology? A) Depth of cultural understanding B) Subjective interpretations C) Generalizability of findings D) Long-term participant observation Answer: C) Generalizability of findings 3. The process of “quantification” in social anthropology involves: A) Qualitative data collection methods B) Assigning numerical values to qualitative observations C) Ethnographic fieldwork D) Cultural interpretation of symbols Answer: B) Assigning numerical values to qualitative observations 4. Which statistical method is commonly used to analyze relationships between variables in quantitative research? A) Factor analysis B) Participant observation C) Thick description D) Ethnographic mapping Answer: A) Factor analysis 5. The term “variable” in quantitative research refers to: A) Fixed cultural traits B) Observable behaviors C) Measurable characteristics that can vary D) Cultural symbols Answer: C) Measurable characteristics that can vary 6. Which sampling technique ensures that every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected for a study? A) Convenience sampling B) Purposive sampling C) Snowball sampling D) Random sampling Answer: D) Random sampling 7. A researcher conducts a survey among 500 households to understand their economic activities. This is an example of: A) Case study B) Ethnography C) Census D) Participant observation Answer: C) Census 8. In quantitative research, “validity” refers to: A) The extent to which findings can be applied to other contexts B) The accuracy and soundness of measurement instruments C) Cultural sensitivity in data collection D) The richness and depth of data collected Answer: B) The accuracy and soundness of measurement instruments 9. Which statistical measure indicates the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables? A) Mean B) Standard deviation C) Correlation coefficient D) Mode Answer: C) Correlation coefficient 10. A researcher uses a Likert scale to measure attitudes towards environmental conservation among villagers. This is an example of: A) Qualitative data collection B) Quantitative data collection C) Ethnographic observation D) Cultural interpretation Answer: B) Quantitative data collection 11. Which statistical test is used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two or more groups? A) T-test B) ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) C) Chi-square test D) Regression analysis Answer: B) ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) 12. The concept of “reliability” in quantitative research refers to: A) The consistency and stability of measurement instruments B) The cultural relevance of research findings C) The subjective interpretations of data D) The theoretical framework guiding the study Answer: A) The consistency and stability of measurement instruments 13. Which type of research design involves collecting data from the same group of participants at multiple points in time? A) Cross-sectional study B) Longitudinal study C) Experimental study D) Case study Answer: B) Longitudinal study 14. A researcher analyzes demographic data from a large-scale survey to understand migration patterns. This exemplifies: A) Ethnographic mapping B) Quantitative content analysis C) Case study analysis D) Statistical analysis Answer: D) Statistical analysis 15. Which statistical technique is used to predict the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables? A) Descriptive statistics B) Factor analysis C) Regression analysis D) Correlation analysis Answer: C) Regression analysis 16. The term “hypothesis” in quantitative research refers to: A) A tentative explanation based on observed phenomena B) Theoretical perspectives guiding data collection C) Ethnographic insights into cultural practices D) Biographical narratives of research participants Answer: A) A tentative explanation based on observed phenomena 17. Which type of data collection method involves administering questionnaires or surveys to research participants? A) Ethnography B) Participant observation C) Case study D) Interview Answer: D) Interview 18. A researcher uses census data to analyze demographic changes in a rural community over the past decade. This approach is: A) Quantitative research B) Qualitative research C) Ethnographic study D) Historical analysis Answer: A) Quantitative research 19. The concept of “standard deviation” in statistics measures: A) The average score in a dataset B) The spread or dispersion of data points around the mean C) The correlation between two variables D) The significance level of research findings Answer: B) The spread or dispersion of data points around the mean 20. Which sampling method involves selecting research participants based on their unique characteristics or experiences? A) Random sampling B) Convenience sampling C) Purposive sampling D) Snowball sampling Answer: C) Purposive sampling 21. A researcher examines how gender influences access to healthcare using statistical data analysis. This study focuses on: A) Cultural interpretations B) Quantitative methods C) Ethnographic insights D) Historical narratives Answer: B) Quantitative methods 22. The process of “coding” in quantitative research involves: A) Assigning numerical values to qualitative data B) Conducting ethnographic interviews C) Analyzing cultural symbols and meanings D) Writing detailed field notes Answer: A) Assigning numerical values to qualitative data 23. A researcher conducts a survey on public opinion towards government policies. This study aims to: A) Explore cultural practices and beliefs B) Quantify attitudes and behaviors C) Describe social interactions in everyday life D) Analyze historical narratives Answer: B) Quantify attitudes and behaviors 24. The concept of “statistical significance” in quantitative research refers to: A) The importance of research findings for policy makers B) The reliability and validity of measurement instruments C) The likelihood that research findings are due to chance D) The diversity of research participants Answer: C) The likelihood that research findings are due to chance 25. Which statistical measure describes the middle value in a dataset? A) Median B) Mode C) Range D) Variance Answer: A) Median 26. A researcher analyzes trends in income inequality using national census data. This approach is an example of: A) Ethnographic research B) Historical analysis C) Quantitative research D) Qualitative research Answer: C) Quantitative research 27. The concept of “generalizability” in quantitative research refers to: A) The depth of cultural understanding B) The ability to apply findings to other populations or contexts C) The reliability of measurement instruments D) The subjective interpretations of data Answer: B) The ability to apply findings to other populations or contexts 28. Which statistical technique is used to analyze the relationship between categorical variables? A) T-test B) Chi-square test C) ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) D) Regression analysis Answer: B) Chi-square test 29. The concept of “ethnographic statistics” in social anthropology involves: A) Detailed fieldwork and participant observation B) Statistical analysis of cultural symbols C) Qualitative interpretation of numerical data D) Integrating quantitative methods into ethnographic research Answer: D) Integrating quantitative methods into ethnographic research 30. Which type of research design involves collecting data from different groups of participants at the same point in time? A) Longitudinal study B) Cross-sectional study C) Experimental study D) Case study Answer: B) Cross-sectional study 31. The term “sampling frame” in quantitative research refers to: A) The population from which research participants are selected B) The theoretical framework guiding the study C) The process of assigning numerical values to qualitative data D) The cultural context in which data collection occurs Answer: A) The population from which research participants are selected 32. A researcher analyzes voting patterns in an election using statistical data. This study focuses on: A) Ethnographic mapping B) Quantitative content analysis C) Case study analysis D) Statistical analysis Answer: D) Statistical analysis 33. Which statistical test is used to determine if there is a significant difference between observed and expected frequencies in categorical data? A) T-test B) ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) C) Chi-square test D) Regression analysis Answer: C) Chi-square test 34. The concept of “standard error” in statistics measures: A) The spread or dispersion of data points around the mean B) The accuracy of research findings C) The likelihood of Type I error D) The variability of research participants Answer: A) The spread or dispersion of data points around the mean35. A researcher uses statistical software to analyze survey data on public health outcomes. This approach helps in: A) Ethnographic observation B) Identifying patterns and relationships in the data C) Writing detailed field notes D) Conducting interviews with participants Answer: B) Identifying patterns and relationships in the data

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