Accounting Methodolgy FINAL TEST

A positive correlation occurs when:

• Two variables move in the same direction

• One variable goes up and the other goes down

• Two variables remain constant

• Two variables move in opposite directions

What is the first stage of the research process?

• Develop and implement the research plan

• Define the research problem

• Report the findings

• Collect and Analyze the data

A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called:

• A dependent variable

• A Moderator

• An intervening variable

• An independent variable

The first purpose of a survey is to _

• Provide Information

• Assess

• Evaluation

• Description

Which of the following types of research attempts to clarify why and how there is a relationship between two aspects of a situation or phenomenon?

• Action Research

• Exploratory Research

• Correlation Research

• Descriptive Research

The key defining characteristic of experimental research is that:

• Hypotheses are proved

• Samples are large

• The independent variable is manipulated

• A positive correlation exists

Research that uses qualitative methods for one phase and quantitative methods for the next phase is known as:

• Action research

• Mixed-method research

• Pragmatic research

• Quantitative research

Which research paradigm is most concerned about generalizing its findings?

• Quantitative research

• Mixed-methods research

• All of the above

• Qualitative research

A mental image that summarizes a set of similar observations, feelings, or ideas is called a..

• Concept

• Hypothesis

• Dependent

• Construct

A hypothesis is a…..

• Canon

• Supposition

• Law

• absolute