quiz 1 practical research

Which of the following best describes the purpose of conducting a qualitative research?

• a. To explore the meaning of people's experiences, culture,

• b. To test hypotheses of the study.

• c. To examine relationships of variables.

• d. To prove a particular theory.

What is the first step in conducting research?

• a. Analyze Data

• b. Design research

• c. review the literature

• define research problem

Data is defined as?

• a. the collection of hypothesis

• b. the collection of information

• c. the collection of people

• d. the study of people

An intensive investigation of one or more participants is a?

• a. case study

• b. naturalistic observation

• c. survey

• d. experiment

In a study, what is a relatively small group out of the total population called?

• a. case study

• b. control group

• c. sample

• d. survey

It is the quality of research which tells that sonething is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher.

• a. empirical

• b. methodical

• c. critical

• d. analytical

What is the final step in doing research?

• a. define research problem

• b. formulate hypothesis

• c. design research

• d. interpret and report

Research is _________ if it exhibits careful and precise judgment.

• a. critical

• b. critical

• c. replicability

• d. methodical

What represents a population?

• a. frequency

• b. confidence level

• c. sample mean

• d. sample size

A remark, statement or comment based on something one has seen, heard or noticed.

• a. hearsay

• b. gossip

• c. observation

• d. noticed actions