Research Methods Quiz

A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called ___.

• constant

• a variable

• a cause-and-effect relationship

• a descriptive relationship

A positive correlation is present when _______.

• two variables move in opposite directions.

• two variables move in the same direction.

• one variable goes up and one goes down

• several variables never change.

Which of the following best describes quantitative research?

• the collection of nonnumerical data

• an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses.

• research that is exploratory

• research that attempts to generate a new theory.

What is the defining characteristic of experimental research?

• resistance to manipulation

• manipulation of the independent variable

• the use of open-ended questions

• focuses only on local problems

Research is any organized inquiry carried out to provide information for solving problems.

• True

• False

Which research paradigm is based on the pragmatic view of reality?

• quantitative research

• qualitative research

• mixed research

• none of the above

Which type of research provides the strongest evidence about the existence of cause-and-effect relationships?

• nonexperimental Research

• experimental Research

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

• categorical variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• intervening variable

All the following are common characteristics of experimental research except:

• it relies primarily on the collection of numerical data.

• it can produce important knowledge about cause and effect.

• it uses the deductive scientific method.

• it rarely is conducted in a controlled setting or environment.

Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings?

• quantitative research

• qualitative research

• mixed research

• none of the above