Mastery Test

What is the primary purpose of research?

• To guess about a phenomenon

• To systematically investigate a problem

• To manipulate data without verification

• To publish for academic recognition

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

• Uses numerical data

• Involves statistical testing

• Explores human experiences

• Focuses only on experiments

In research, what does the acronym APA stand for?

• American Psychological Association

• Applied Process Analysis

• Academic Paper Association

• Analytical Procedures Approach

What is a hypothesis?

• A definite conclusion

• A research tool

• An educated guess

• A summary of findings

What is the first step in the research process?

• Data collection

• Identifying the problem

• Writing the conclusion

• Formulating recommendations

Why is reviewing related literature important in research?

• It helps researchers copy ideas

• It provides background knowledge

• It makes research easier to publish

• It replaces the need for data collection

What does it mean when research is "ethical"?

• It is biased towards certain results

• It follows a set of moral guidelines

• It hides data from participants

• It manipulates responses for better results

What is the difference between a survey and an experiment?

• A survey collects opinions, while an experiment tests variables

• A survey is always qualitative, while an experiment is always quantitative

• A survey uses interviews only, while an experiment uses observations

• A survey manipulates variables, while an experiment does not

What is an operational definition?

• A dictionary definition of a term

• A theoretical explanation of a concept

• A measurable and specific way to define a term in research

• A summary of a research study

Which part of a research paper summarizes the entire study?

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Literature Review

• Methodology