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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which is NOT a step of the scientific method?
Hypothesis
Problem
Count items
Draw Conclusions
Choose all the subchapters on the Chapter 1 of the research thesis:
Background of the study
Literature Review
Research Question
Citation
Hypothesis
specifying exactly what the researcher wants to learn about the research topic
collecting data already collected by other researchers
observing what is happening in social setting
________ research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data (e.g., text, video, or audio) to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences.
________ research involves collecting and analyzing numerical data for statistical analysis.
Qualitative/ Quantitative
Quantitative/ Qualitative
Primary/ Secondary
Secondary/ Primary
Who is counted in the Census
The head of household
Adults - anyone 18 or older
Anyone in the house who has a drivers license
Everyone is counted
The most basic distinction between types of data is that some data are quantitative whilst other data are qualitative. Quantitative data consists of:
Equations
Open-ended responses
Survey and questionnaire data
Numbers
Any data can be considered quantitative
Which statement does NOT describe a literature review?
A literature review is a comprehensive summary of previous research on a topic.
A literature review is a scholarly paper that presents the current knowledge including substantive findings as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic.
It involves examining all the parts of a novel, play, short story, or poem—elements such as character, setting, tone, and imagery—and thinking about how the author uses those elements to create certain effects.
A literature review is critical recap of available literature in your given subject or chosen topic area.
Research methodology refers to the specific approach the researcher takes to conduct a research project.
True
False
What is a sample in research?
the whole target population
a piece of food you get to try
an educated guess
only part of the target population
Which type of information is most likely to be collected by quantitative research methods?
Attitudes and values
Non-numerical data
Descriptions and explanations
Measurements and statistics
The major methodological approaches used in communication research include
Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed Methods
Qualitative, Explanatory, & Ethnographic Methods
Qualitative & Mixed Methods
Mixed & Non-mixed Methods
Which type of research method is best suited for revealing the meaning of events as experienced by individuals?
Quantitative
Qualitative
A measure of the relationship between two variables is called
scientific method
experiment
correlation
dependent variable
Students at a university were split into two groups and each received a different textbook for a philosophy course. One group received a traditional textbook, while the other received an interactive textbook on a tablet computer. After the course, the final exam grades between the two groups of students was compared. What is the independent variable?
A. Type of book used in college class
B. Final exam grade
A sample in which every element in the population has a known statistical likelihood of being selected is called:
Non-probability
Quota
Probability sample
Convenience sampling
An example of snowball sampling method can be posting an online survey on a Facebook group and ask for members to send it to their acquaintances.
True
False
What is a stratified sample?
a random sample
a sample in which the subgroups within a population are ignored
a sample in which the subgroups within a population are proportionately represented
a sample in which the effects of the stratosphere on people are measured
These are all common ethical issues that may arise while conducting an investigation, EXCEPT:
Negotiating access
Respect for privacy
Respect for anonymity
Instrumentalize vulnerable groups
It is not necessary to inform about all the risks a subject of research may be exposed if they decide to participate on our research; not even if this can compromise their physical or moral integrity.
True
False
