WorksheetsResearch Methodology Final Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 36mins
Research is a process of executing various mental acts for discovering and examining facts and information to prove all accuracy or truthfulness of your claims or conclusions.
True
False
For Albert Einstein, research is the acquisition of new knowledge through purposive, unorganized and undesigned program of activities.
True
False
In order to make research reliable, it requires that -
there is no deliberate attempt to either to conceal or highlight something
quantitative and qualitative methods are to be used
repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used
the solution to the research problem is known in advance
In order to make the research unbiased, it requires that -
there is no deliberate attempt to either to conceal or highlight something
quantitative and qualitative methods are to be used
repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used
the solution to the research problem is known in advance
Biased research refers to -
drawing conclusion by introducing one's vested interest
no deliberate attempt to either conceal or highlight something
repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used
each step of the research is valid and objective
Descriptive research is the type of research that -
is made for performing the basic or pure research; it's a theoretical research
is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered
includes fact-finding inquiries and surveys
uses available information as the bases to make the further critical evaluation
Analytical research is the type of research that -
is made for performing the basic or pure research; it's a theoretical research
is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered
includes fact-findings inquiries and surveys
uses available information as the bases to make the further critical evaluation
Applied research is the type of research that -
is made for performing the basic or pure research; it's a theoretical research
is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered
includes fact-finding inquiries and surveys
uses available information as the bases to make further critical evaluation
Fundamental research is the type of research that -
is made for performing the basic or pure research; it's a theoretical research
is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered
includes fact-finding inquiries and surveys
uses available information as the bases to make the further critical evaluation
The research process have certain characteristics. One of the statements below are not part of these characteristics.
controlled and systematic
Quantitative and Qualitative
Critical and Empirical
Rigorous and Valid
A qualitative research question -
A. asks a question about some process, or phenomenon to be explored
B. is generally an open-ended question
C. both A and B are correct
D. none of the above
Sources of researchable problems can include:
researcher's own experiences as educators
practical issues that require solutions
theory and past research
all of the above
Which is the following is a function of theory?
integrating and summarizing current knowledge
making predictions
explaining phenomena
all of the above are important functions of theory
The feasibility of the research study should be considered in light of:
cost and time required to conduct the study
skills required of the researcher
potential ethical concerns
all of the above
Is the following qualitative research purpose statement "well stated" or "poorly stated"? "The focus of the present study was to explore distressing and nurturing encounters of patients with caregivers and to ascertain the meanings that are engendered by such encounters. The study was conducted on one of the surgical units and the obstetrical/gynecological unit of a 374-bed community hospital."
It is well-stated
It is poorly stated
The research participants are described in detail in which section of the research plan?
introduction
method
data analysis
discussion
Research hypotheses are -
A. Formulated prior to a review of the literature
B. Statements of predicted relationships between variables
C. Stated such that they can be confirmed or refuted
D. both B and C
The Method section of the research plan typically specifies -
A. The research participants
B. The results of prior studies that address the phenomena of interest
C. The apparatus, instruments, and materials for the research study
D. The planned research procedures
D. A, C and D
The chapter that details the way in which the research was conducted is the -
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Methodology
Data Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendations
Adequate analysis of the data is the least difficult phase of research for the novice.
True
False
The validity and reliability of the data should be checked occasionally.
True
False
Greater confidence in the research is warranted if the researcher is experienced, has a good reputation in research and is a person of integrity.
True
False
Research is any organized inquiry carried out to provide information for solving problems.
True
False
Every research proposal, regardless of length should include two basic sections. These are:
Research question and research methodology
Research proposal and bibliography
Research method and schedule
Research question and bibliography
Which of the following is not an essential element of report writing?
Research Methodology
Reference
Conclusion
None of these
If a study is "reliable", this means that:
It was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted.
The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions.
The findings can be generalized to other social settings.
The methods are stated clearly enough for the research to be replicated.
You can manage your time and resources best, by:
working out a timetable
finding out what resources are readily available to you
calculating a budget for likely expenditure
all of the above
Why is it important to keep a research dairy or log book while you are conducting project?
To give you something to do in the early stages of your research when nothing is happening.
Because funding councils generally demand to see written evidence that you were working every day during the period of the research.
To keep a record of what you did and what happened throughout the research process.
It can be added to your dissertation to ensure that you reach the required word limit.
Why is it important that personal data about research participants are kept secure, confidential records?
So that the participants cannot find out what has been written about them.
In case individuals, places or organizations can be harmed through identification or disclosure of personal information.
So that government officials, teachers and other people in authority can have easy access to the data.
To enable the researcher to track down individuals and find out more about their lives.
The importance of measurement in quantitative research is that:
it allows us to delineate fine differences between people or cases.
It provides a consistent device or yardstick.
It allows for precise estimates of the degree of relationship between concepts.
All of the above.
Which of the following might you include in an introductory letter to respondents?
An explanation of who you are and who is funding your research.
An overview of what the research is about and how the data will be collected.
A statement of their ethical rights to anonymity, confidentiality, etc.
All of the above.
An open question is one that:
allows respondents to answer in their own terms.
does not suggest or provide a limited range of responses.
can help to generate answers for closed questions.
all of the above
Which of the following is a general rule of the thumb for designing questions?
Always bear in mind your research questions.
Never ask a closed question.
Always use vignettes rather than open questions.
Use ambiguous terms to put respondents at ease.
You should avoid using double-barrelled questions in a survey because:
they rely too much on a respondent's memory.
they make the questions too long, so respondents lose interest.
they are too abstract and general in scope.
they confuse respondents by asking about two different things.
The value of piloting a questionnaire is that it helps you to:
test out your questions on some of the people who will be in the final sample.
identify and amend any problems in the question wording, order and format.
find out what a trained pilot would think of the subject matter.
all of the above.
Identify the highlighted word/s. "A study on how baby learns how to use utensils in eating."
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Identify the highlighted word/s. "A study on how paramedics work when called to assist in a vehicular accident."
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Identify the highlighted word/s. "A study on customers’ satisfaction based on the quality of food offered in a restaurant."
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Circulars, orders, memoranda and others which are related to the present study are called -
Related Literature
Related Legal Bases
Related Studies
Collectively written works from books, journals, magazines, novels, poetry, etc. presented in chronological order are called -
Related Studies
Related Literature
Related Legal Bases
