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Methodology in Research

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first stage of the research process?

a)

Develop and implement the research plan

b)

Report the findings

c)

Define the research problem

d)

Collect and analyze the data

2.

This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.

a)

Introduction

b)

Review of Related Literature

c)

Methodology

d)

Findings, Results and Recommendations

3.
What does this flowchart symbol represent?
a)
data input / output
b)
decision
c)
start / end
d)
process / sequence
4.
What does this flowchart symbol represent?
a)
process  / sequence
b)
decision
c)
start / end
d)
wait
5.
What type of flowchart is shown here?
a)
selection
b)
iteration
c)
sequence
6.

What should you use to write your conclusions?

a)

a good guess

b)

a science book

c)

ask a friend

d)

our experimental data

7.

What is the scientific method?

a)

A systematic procedure for how to conduct a scientific experiment

b)

The process of solving a problem

c)

A way of making non-scientific observations

d)

A way to summarize findings from multiple investigations

8.

What is the best way to collect and record data?

a)

In a data table

b)

On post-it notes

c)

On scrap paper

d)

interpretive dance

9.

After the data is analyzed the hypothesis is stated as correct or incorrect in the __________

a)

conclusion

b)

experiment

c)

hypothesis

d)

table of contents

10.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
11.

Why do you need to review the existing literature?

a)

To make sure you have a long list of references

b)

Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count

c)

To help in your general studying

d)

To find out what is already known about your area of interest

12.

Research methodology refers to the specific approach the researcher takes to conducting a research project

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

To read critically means:

a)

Taking an opposing point of view to the ideas and opinions expressed

b)

Evaluating what you read in terms of your own research questions

c)

Skimming through the material because most of it is just padding

d)

Being negative about something before you read it

14.

What does the results section highlight?

a)

The success of the study.

b)

Outcome of data analysis.

c)

Psychological interpretation of the statistical findings.

d)

All of these.

15.

Which of the following lists presents the sections of a RESEARCH REPORT in the correct order?

a)

Title page, Abstract, Title, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Appendices.

b)

Title page, Title, Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Appendices.

c)

Title page, Abstract, Title, Introduction, Method, Results, Conclusion, Discussion, References, Appendices.

d)

Title page, Abstract, Title, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Appendices, References.

16.

It is the part of the research project where the goals will be explained.

a)

Justification

b)

conclusion

c)

Theoretical framework

d)

Objectives

17.

It is the possible answer to the research question, it must be consistent with the research problem and objectives, they are not always true although it can sometimes be rejected, it is exposed as a statement and variables are established. What part of the research project does this definition refer to?

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Justification

c)

conclusion

d)

Introduction

18.

What is a bibliographic reference?

a)

Relevant information about the author and publication as well as a short summary of the text

b)

Information not found in books

c)

A short summary about books

d)

Information about the autors life .

19.

It establishes the scope, context and significance of the research to be conducted. This also states the purpose why the study will be conducted.

a)

Introduction

b)

Review of Related Literature

c)

Methodology

d)

Results and Recommendations

20.
The variable measured in an experiment is:
a)
The independent variable
b)
A null hypothesis
c)
The dependent variable
d)
An alternative hypothesis