The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method

6th of October Code: HUM 207

Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
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1. Inaccurate data collection can lead to invalid research results.
2. Choosing the right data collection method does not affect the
validity or reliability of your research findings.
3. Primary data is gathered directly from original sources.
4. In the observation method, researchers interfere directly with
the system under study.
5. Structured interviews use open-ended questions.
6. Survey studies employing this research method gather data
through the form of questionnaires, which can be paper-based
or web-based.
7. Focus groups are less time-consuming than multiple one-on-
one interviews.
8. Design thinking involves independent brainstorming without
collaboration.
9. Protecting participant rights is a key ethical consideration in
research.
10. In laboratory experiments, researchers have complete
control over the environment.
11. A literature review aims to summarize existing knowledge
and support research questions.
12. Sources selected for a literature review must be current,
credible, and relevant.
13. Defining the scope of research is the first step in
conducting a literature review.
14. A critical analysis of sources involves identifying
research gaps and major themes.
15. Organizing notes thematically is an important part of
synthesizing literature.
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
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16. A literature review helps researchers understand key

theories in a specific field.
17. Concept mapping is used to visually connect and
organize related ideas.
18. NVivo is a software commonly used for analyzing
qualitative research data.
19. The IEEE citation style uses numbers in the text instead
of author names.
20. Mendeley helps researchers manage references,
annotate PDFs, and collaborate.
21. Scholarly journals are considered a common source of
secondary data.
22. A semi-structured interview combines both structured
questions and open discussion.
23. Popularity is one of the core principles of research
ethics.
24. Fabricating research results is an unethical practice in
academic research.
25. Honest and accurate reporting ensures integrity in
research.
26. The citation “Smith, J. (2020)...” follows APA referencing
style.
27. Random sampling gives every individual an equal chance
of being selected.
28. Purposive sampling selects participants based on
specific characteristics.
29. Qualitative research focuses on exploring ideas without
testing a hypothesis.
30. A research methodology provides a clear and organized
process for research.
31. The independent variable is the factor that the researcher
changes in an experiment.
32. Reviewing previous studies helps support new research
questions.
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
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33. Experiments are not commonly used in qualitative

research.
34. Natural observation involves watching participants
without direct involvement.
35. Quantitative research collects data that can be
measured and analyzed statistically.
36. Research methodology offers a structured approach to
solving research problems.
37. The site: operator is used to search within websites, and
filetype: finds specific file types.
38. Research can be classified as either basic or applied
research.
39. Advanced search tools use AND, OR, and NOT to refine
search results.
40. The Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) provides free access
to research databases for Egyptian users.
41. A mind map shows a central idea surrounded by
connected branches of subtopics.
42. Reviewing the abstract helps understand a study’s
purpose, methods, and findings quickly.
43. When reading critically, it’s important to take notes on
key topics, methodologies, and gaps.
44. Zotero is an open-source tool that helps manage
references easily.
45. Ethical guidelines in research ensure the integrity of
scientific work and the safety of participants.
46. It is ethically acceptable for researchers to fabricate or
alter research results if it benefits society.
47. Participants in a study must be informed of the risks and
benefits and can choose to withdraw at any time.
48. Research involving human subjects usually requires
review and approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB).
49. It is acceptable to manipulate data slightly as long as the
final conclusion is valid.
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
Name:………………………… 2nd term 2024/2025 ID:……………………

50. Plagiarism is using someone else’s work without giving

proper credit and is considered intellectual theft.
51. Plagiarism has only academic consequences and does
not affect professional careers.
52. Accidental plagiarism can occur even when the intention
was not to deceive.
53. Paraphrasing information from multiple sources without
proper citation is not considered plagiarism.
54. Submitting the same article to two journals at the same
time is unethical.
55. Using plagiarism detection software and reference
management tools helps in maintaining academic integrity.

Question (2) choose the correct answer between the brackets:

1- Which type of data answers "how and why" research
questions ?
A) Quantitative
B) Qualitative
2- Which of the following is a common source of secondary
data ?
A) Personal interviews
B) Experiments
C) Scholarly journals
3- What type of data can survey, and questionnaires collect ?
A) Only quantitative
B) Only qualitative
C) Both quantitative and qualitative
4- Which type of interview combines structure with
flexibility ?
A) Structured
B) Unstructured
C) Semi-structured
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
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5- What is the main purpose of user testing in engineering ?

A) Design new theories
B) Assess functionality and performance
C) Write technical manuals
6- Which experiment is conducted in a real-world setting with
limited control ?
A) Laboratory experiment
B) Field experiment
7- Which of the following is NOT typically considered a
principle of research ethics ?
A) Justice
B) Confidentiality
C) Popularity
8- Which of the following is a benefit of a literature review?
A) Reducing research credibility
B) Understanding driving theories in the field
C) Repeating previous studies
9- When organizing a literature review by common themes, it
is called:
A) Individual Summaries
B) Thematic Synthesis
10- What helps in tracking the influence of scholarly
work?
A) General topic review
B) Citation tracking
11- Which method organizes studies based on research
methodologies used?
A) Theoretical Organization
B) Methodological Organization
12- Which tool helps visualize relationships between
ideas graphically?
A) Synthesis Matrix
B) Concept Mapping
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
Name:………………………… 2nd term 2024/2025 ID:……………………

13- Which software is commonly used for qualitative data

analysis?
A) Mendeley
B) NVIVO
14- When analyzing graphs and tables, you should:
A) Immediately trust the author's interpretation
B) Independently interpret the visual data first
15- Which citation style uses numbers instead of author
names in text?
A) APA
B) IEEE
16- Which tool combines reference management with
PDF annotation and researcher collaboration?
A) EndNote
B) Mendeley
17- What is one major ethical concern regarding the
relationship between science and society?
A. How to reduce the cost of research
B. Whether researchers should ignore public opinion
C. Whether funding agencies should influence research
direction
D. How to automate research processes
18- Which of the following is considered unethical in
professional research?
A. Collaborating with colleagues
B. Publishing in a reputable journal
C. Fabricating research results
D. Using standardized methods
19- Which statement about informed consent is TRUE?
A. It is optional if the research is non-invasive
B. Participants must give consent after the study ends
C. Participants have the right to withdraw at any time
D. Consent is valid without explaining the risks
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
Name:………………………… 2nd term 2024/2025 ID:……………………

20- How should researchers handle participant

information?
A. Share it with sponsors
B. Publish it openly
C. Encrypt and anonymize the data
D. Keep it on personal devices
21- Ethical research must:
A. Exclude emotional risks
B. Avoid harm to participants
C. Ignore psychological impacts
D. Use only physical tests
22- What ensures honesty in research?
A. Fabricating to support the hypothesis
B. Selective reporting of data
C. Accurate and transparent reporting
D. Avoiding statistical analysis
23- How can researchers avoid plagiarism?
A. Avoid citations altogether
B. Use any source freely
C. Cite all sources using proper referencing styles
D. Only cite books, not online articles
24- What is the function of an Institutional Review Board
(IRB)?
A. To grade research papers
B. To provide funding
C. To ensure ethical standards and participant safety
D. To conduct experiments
25- Which is a recommended ethical practice in data
analysis?
A. Altering data to fit the hypothesis
B. Hiding results from peer reviewers
C. Reporting only positive results
D. Ensuring reproducibility and transparency
26- Plagiarism is best described as:
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
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Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
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A. Citing too many sources

B. Rewriting another’s work with permission
C. Using someone else’s work without proper
acknowledgment
D. Collaborating on a group project
27- What is one possible academic consequence of
plagiarism?
A. Higher chances of publication
B. Increased collaboration
C. Suspension or expulsion from an institution
D. Access to more research materials
28- Which of the following describes accidental
plagiarism?
A. Copying an entire paper
B. Failing to cite a paraphrased idea properly
C. Hiring a writer to do the work
D. Submitting identical papers to two journals
29- Which is an example of plagiarism?
A. Citing all sources
B. Summarizing an idea with citation
C. Copying and pasting from a source without credit
D. Using your own past experience
30- What makes self-plagiarism unethical?
A. It involves citing too many personal papers
B. It saves time and resources
C. It involves submitting the same work to multiple outlets
without disclosure
D. It requires permission from co-authors
31- Which is NOT a strategy to avoid plagiarism?
A. Citing all sources
B. Using plagiarism detection tools
C. Relying entirely on internet sources
D. Paraphrasing effectively
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
Name:………………………… 2nd term 2024/2025 ID:……………………

32- What does quantitative research primarily focus on?

a) Personal opinions
b) Numerical data and statistical analysis
c) Cultural meanings
d) Open-ended narratives
33- What best describes a hypothesis in research?
a) A guess with no basis
b) A testable prediction or statement
c) A historical summary
d) An ethical principle
34- What must the research process follow to be valid?
a) Random guessing
b) A structured and systematic methodology
c) Informal discussions
d) Anecdotal evidence
35- What is an essential starting point for a good research
study?
a) A long bibliography
b) A clearly defined research question or problem
c) A personal story
d) A famous quote
36- What does a literature review involve?
a) Copying articles
b) Analyzing and synthesizing existing research
c) Writing personal opinions
d) Listing book titles only
37- What is the main aim of descriptive research?
a) Testing causes
b) Describing characteristics of a phenomenon
c) Conducting experiments
d) Predicting the future
38- What is primary data?
a) Data from textbooks
b) Data collected directly from original sources
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
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c) Data downloaded from the internet

d) Data from previous research
39- Which of the following are common methods of data
collection?
a) Surveys, experiments, and observations
b) Singing, dancing, and storytelling
c) Searching blogs and forums
d) Memorization and recall
40- What can result from inaccurate data collection?
a) Faster results
b) Better conclusions
c) Unreliable or invalid findings
d) More funding
41- What is the key feature of probability sampling?
a) Only experts are selected
b) Participants volunteer
c) Equal chance of selection for all participants
d) Sampling is done randomly with bias
42- What type of questions are used in structured
interviews?
a) Open-ended
b) Essay-style
c) Closed-ended
d) Hypothetical
43- What is the purpose of citation management tools?
a) To organize references and cite sources
b) To create research questions
c) To write abstracts
d) To analyze data
44- What do research ethics promote?
a) Speed and efficiency
b) Fame and popularity
c) Honesty, integrity, and transparency
d) Personal benefit
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
Name:………………………… 2nd term 2024/2025 ID:……………………

45- Why are peer-reviewed articles considered more

reliable?
a) They are shorter
b) They are reviewed by experts
c) They are easier to find
d) They use simpler language
46- What does an abstract help the reader understand?
a) Author’s background
b) Purpose, methods, and findings of a study
c) Journal popularity
d) Length of the article
47- What should a literature review include?
a) All published articles
b) Current, credible, and relevant sources
c) Only books
d) Old newspapers
48- What is Zotero used for?
a) Writing literature reviews
b) Managing and organizing references
c) Checking grammar
d) Creating tables
49- What is the focus of basic research?
a) Business solutions
b) Social change
c) Expanding theoretical knowledge
d) Product development
50- What is a limitation of search engines like Google for
academic research?
a) They cost money
b) They may lack academic-quality sources
c) They require logins
d) They are slow
51- What does a web crawler do?
a) Deletes web pages
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
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b) Writes articles
c) Scans and indexes internet content
d) Translates languages
52- Which statement about research is correct?
a) It is always biased
b) It includes personal views
c) It is based on objective evidence
d) It ignores data
53- In which type of research are personal opinions more
often used?
a) Quantitative
b) Qualitative
c) Experimental
d) Statistical
54- What is a key purpose of a literature review?
a) To avoid doing research
b) To summarize existing research and guide questions
c) To list outdated articles
d) To critique authors
55- What is true about descriptive research?
a) It tests causes and effects
b) It describes characteristics and patterns
c) It creates new technologies
d) It ignores real-world data
56- What does a research methodology provide?
a) A list of authors
b) A summary of results
c) Principles and techniques for conducting research
d) The bibliography
The High Institute Of Engineering Subject: Research Method
6th of October Code: HUM 207
Department: Mechatronics Level: 200
Engineering Question Bank Answer
Name:………………………… 2nd term 2024/2025 ID:……………………