Research Technical Terms Quiz

What is the purpose of an abstract in a research paper?

• To observe individuals in their natural environment

• To conduct interviews

• To provide a summary of the purpose, methodology, and results

• To collect quantitative data

What does the abbreviation 'cf.' mean?

• For example

• To compare or contrast one statement to another

• An approximate date

• And so on...

What is the main purpose of qualitative research?

• To explore and understand the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem

• To test objective theories by examining the relationship among variables

• To provide a summary of the purpose, methodology, and results

• To collect quantitative data

What is the definition of 'sic'?

• No date

• In the same source

• In other words

• Thus or such

What is the primary function of a literature review in research?

• To compare or contrast one statement to another

• To observe individuals in their natural environment

• To conduct interviews

• To provide an overview of the topic and collect relevant publications

What does the abbreviation 'n.d.' stand for in APA style bibliographic citations?

• Thus or such

• In other words

• In the same source

• No date

What is the purpose of a questionnaire in research?

• To compare or contrast one statement to another

• To provide a summary of the purpose, methodology, and results

• To collect quantitative data and make generalizations

• To explore and understand the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem

What is the definition of 'i.e.'?

• No date

• In the same source

• In other words

• Thus or such

What is the main focus of quantitative research?

• Providing a summary of the purpose, methodology, and results

• Exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem

• Collecting standardized data and making generalizations

• Testing objective theories by examining the relationship among variables

What is the purpose of an introduction and background section in a research paper?

• To provide an overview of the research topic and questions to be answered

• To observe individuals in their natural environment

• To collect quantitative data

• To conduct interviews