FINAL EXAMINATION HRES23

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Which of the following designs attempts to determine causes or reasons for existing differences between groups?

• a. Descriptive
• b. Correlational
• c. Causal-comparative
• d. Experimental

What kind of correlation exists when an increase in one variable results in a decrease in another?

• a. Positive
• b. Negative
• c. Zero
• d. Neutral

It is where you will use your source cards. Presents the sources using APA or MLA format.

• a. Bibliography
• b. Appendix
• c. Questionnaires
• d. Interview guide

This contains supplementary material that is not an essential part of the text itself but which may be helpful in providing a more comprehensive understanding of the research problem or it is information that is too cumbersome to be included in the body of the paper.

• Bibliography
• Appendix
• Questionnaires
• Interview

Which type of validity assesses how well a test measures the entire concept it's intended to measure?

• a. Criterion Validity
• b. Content Validity
• c. Construct Validity
• d. Face Validity

What is the main focus of qualitative research?

• A. Gathering numerical data.
• B. Testing hypotheses using experiments.
• C. Understanding the reasons behind people's thoughts and behaviors.
• D. Measuring the frequency of events.

Which of the following is a commonly used method in qualitative research?

• A. Surveys with fixed responses
• B. Experiments with control groups
• C. One-on-one interviews
• D. Statistical modeling

What makes focus groups a valuable method in qualitative research?

• A. They are the cheapest way to collect data.
• B. They test large populations quickly.
• C. They help answer “why,” “what,” and “how” questions.
• D. They eliminate all researcher bias.

Which of the following best describes saturation in qualitative research?

• A. The stage where the research is completed.
• B. When a researcher starts using statistics.
• C. When no new information is being discovered through additional data collection.
• D. When all participants agree on an issue.