Test 1 IMC651

The research process begins with

• Identifying research objectives

• Forming hypothesis

• Problem discovery

• Observation and secondary data study

A paradigm that emphasizes the existence of a perfectly knowable reality is:

• Positivism

• Postpositivism

• Critical theory

• Constructivism

Mixed-method research refers to use of both:

• Experimental and correlational methods

• Quantitative and qualitative methods

• Description and intervention

• Group and single subject designs

Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

• Searching sources of information to locate problem

• Survey of related literature

• Identification of problem

• Searching for solutions to the problem

Which of the following factors should not influence the decision when one is selecting a topic or problem for research?

• Will solution of the problem advance knowledge in my field?

• Will I be able to prove that my previously held beliefs are true?

• Will the study lead to the development of other investigations?

• Is the topic or problem amenable to research?

Statement of the problem in a research is

• An accurately-worded statement that becomes the guideline for the researcher to focus on issues being studied.

• The finding of the research.

• A hypothesis.

• A statement that show the significance of the study.

All following aspects are sources of research problems except

• People

• Problems

• Price

• Phenomena

All are correct about statement of problem except;

• It is the reason why a research is conducted

• It is a statement of theory

• It should be supported by evidence

• It can be a real problem that a researcher encountered

How can you tell if your research questions are really good?

• If they guide your literature search

• If they are linked together to help you construct a coherent argument

• If they force you to narrow the scope of your research

• All of the above

Research questions are said to be feasible when;

• It can be investigated within a reasonable amount of time, energy and finance.

• It can produced result as expected.

• It has hypothesis to support

• It was tested before.