RESEARCH METHODOLOGY II EXAM 1

What type of research aims to explore a problem that is not clearly defined?

• Descriptive

• Correlational

• Exploratory

• Explanatory

Which research type aims to find out if two variables are related?

• Descriptive

• Correlational

• Exploratory

• Action Research

What is the purpose of “diagnosis” in a research problem?

• to predict future consequences

• to collect background information

• to describe the current situation using data

• to define the problem question

A semi-structured interview is:

• completely scripted

• has some fixed and some open questions

• only used in quantitative research

• a type of observation

What does validity mean in research instruments?

• the ability to give the same results

• measures what it is supposed to measure

• easy to use

• anonymous and ethical

Exploratory research....

• looks for cause-effect relationships.

• investigates unclear or new problems

• solves problems during professional practice

• none of the above

Ethical norms researchers must follow when collecting data:

• Informed consent

• protect participants' anonymity

• research diary

• forecast

Field research

• Observing without participation

• Done in natural environments outside a lab A

• Solves problems during professional practice

• None of the above

Action research

• Solves problems during professional practice

• Observing without participation

• Done in natural environments outside a lab

• None of the above

Forecast

• Done in natural environments outside a lab

• Observing without participation

• Solves problems during professional practice

• None of the above