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Total questions: 60
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Research is...
An observation to an object which is based on questions
An organized and systematic way of finding answers to questions
An implementation of a strategy to see whether it works
A comparison between two events to see the differences between them
What is the first stage of the research process?
Collect and analyze the data
Develop and implement the research plan
Report the findings
Define the research problem
This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Findings, Results and Recommendations
Which of the following is a simple statement of researchers’ intention and a crucial element of a research study?
Research Hypothesis
Research Objective
Research Problem
The ______ refers to a set of systematic techniques used to acquire, modify, and integrate knowledge concerning observable and measurable phenomena.
hypothesis
population
scientific method
operational definition
The overall plan or structure of a research project refers to ...
Research method
Research hypotheses
Research report
Research design
______ uses the scientific method to make nonnumeric observations, from which conclusions are drawn without the use of statistical analysis.
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Basic research
Applied research
Quantitative research uses the scientific method to ______.
record observations as numeric data
make nonnumeric observations, from which conclusions are drawn without the use of statistical analysis
conduct studies that can be completed without the use of statistical analysis
make guesses about scientific phenomena
Many studies on digitally assisted economic activities have been carried out in European countries. Yet very few have been done in Northern Africa. This phenomenon indicates that the scientist identifies .... in the study.
Methodological gap
Conceptual gap
Population gap
Theoretical gap
Quantitative researchers believe that
Truth is subjective
Knowledge is socially constructed
Concrete knowledge can be observed with the five senses
There are multiple ways to generate knowledge
What type of variable can be ordered or arranged?
Interval
Nominal
Ordinal
Ratio
Which type of variable which can be measured along a continuum?
Interval
Nominal
Ordinal
Ratio
What variable possess NO quantitative value?
Interval
Nominal
Ordinal
Ratio
This variable type has a clear definition of zero.
Interval
Nominal
Ordinal
Ratio
What kind of variable causes, influences, or affects outcomes?
Control
Dependent
Independent
Mediating
What variable manifest or show the effects of the treatment variables?
Control
Dependent
Extraneous
Independent
The factor which is measured, manipulated, or selected by the experimenter to discover whether it modifies the relationship of the independent variable to an observed phenomenon.
Dependent variable
Moderator variable
Ordinal variable
Independent variable
A variable that is being manipulated in an experiment
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Any variable
Ordinal variable
Primary data refer to information obtained _____ by the researcher on the variables of interest for the specific purpose of the study.
first-hand
second-hand
third-hand
Examples of primary data are
company records or archives, government publications, industry analysis, websites and the Internet.
individuals' responses on a set of questionnaires, and interviews generated from focus groups and panels of respondents.
What is the first thing you should do before starting to collect data?
Decide what the purpose of the data collection is.
Write your questions.
Collect personal information about respondents.
Contact potential participants.
What can we use to gather primary data?
Surveys
Interviews
Observations
Experiments
All of the above
The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..
Control
Controlled variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
The research will seek the development that happened to students after the exposure to on-the-job training programs as measured by self-awareness and self-esteem. The researcher considered proficiency in English language as variable to study.
What type of variable is "English language proficiency"
Extraneous
Independent
Moderator
Dependent
The researcher will investigate the relationship between leadership style on employees' project-based work performance.
What type of variable is "employees' project-based work performance"
Independent
Dependent
Extraneous
Moderator
By applying variable's scale of measurement, what type of variable is "Academic Performance" as presented
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-99 ?
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
By applying variable's scale of measurement, what type of variable is students' statements on the question "How poverty diminish the quality of education" ?
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
By applying variable's scale of measurement, what type of variable is "Academic Performance" as presented?
Needs Improvement
Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Outstanding
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
Mae Tim-Koh, a Vietnamese researcher, made use of the levels of students' background on research to measure their efficiency in submitting the research paper. What is the scale of measurement for students' background with value "High, Moderate, Low, None"
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
In research, it is believed to be something that pertains to a characteristic of a respondent that is intended to either be controlled or measured or both?
Attribute
Value
Topic
Variable
Which variable stands between independent and dependent variables?
A. Confounding variable
B. Control variable
C. Intervening variable
D. Nominal variable
It refers to a variable that causes changes, provides effect, and influences the outcome of other variables.
A. Confounding
B. Independent
C. Intervening
D. Ordinal
It refers to a variable known as the outcome variable which is the result/effect of an intervention/treatment.
A. Control
B. Dependent
C. Independent
D. Intervening
Operationalization is the process of defining variables into measurable factors.
True
False
Although the experimentation is highly controlled by the researcher, the participants in this study are not randomly assigned. This study is ...
Descriptive study
Correlational study
Quasi-experimental study
True experimental study
Research that uses qualitative methods for one phase and quantitative methods for the next phase is known as:
Correlational Research
Mixed-Method Research
Experimental Research
Cadburys, a manufacturer of chocolates, wants to study the market for their product on the basis of gender. Males have assigned the number 0 and females the number 1 as scales of measurement. What type of scaling method does Cadburys follow?
Interval Measurement
Ratio Measurement
Ordinal Measurement
Nominal Measurement
If the grading of work life balance is classified as mild, moderate and severe the scale of measurement used is...
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
Which among the following are the types of Probability Sampling?
(you may choose more than one option)
Quota Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Convenience Sampling
Which of the non-probability sampling technique in which the samples have traits that are rare to find?
Convenience Sampling
Snowball Sampling
Quota Sampling
Below is an example of a rating scale known as _______ scale.
– Very satisfied
– Somewhat satisfied
– Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
– Somewhat dissatisfied
– Very dissatisfied
A. Liket
B. Likert
C. Litkert
It is the process of choosing samples from a population.
Sample
Population
Sampling
Why is sampling used when conducting research?
It is consistent and valid
It is reliable and accurate
It is reliable and has integrity
It is representative and cost effective
Each member of the population has a chance of being selected as a participant of a study.
Non-probability Sampling
Probability Sampling
This refers to a paper and pencil data gathering method wherein the subject or respondent completely answers a series of questions.
interview method
question and answer method
methodology
questionnaire
Based on results reported in published articles, a researcher states that men will be less likely than women to read nutrition labels when making decisions about purchasing foods. What is this statement called?
intuition
hypothesis
research plan
literature review
After identifying your topic, you should ______.
identify a testable hypothesis
collect data
ask friends and family members for their opinions on the topic
read and evaluate past research on the topic
The goal of which type of research design is to describe the variables, not examine relationships among the variables?
descriptive research
correlational research
quasi-experimental research
experimental research
Which type of research design is used to examine a causal relationship and involves manipulating one variable, randomly assigning participants or subjects to different levels of that manipulated variable, and measuring the effect of that manipulation on another variable?
descriptive research
correlational research
quasi-experimental research
experimental research
Experimental research aims at ….
To find out the difference between groups after treatment is given
To find out the relationship between the two variables
To find out the phenomena happen in large population about an object
a. To find out the phenomena happen in small population about an object
Survey aims at ….
To find out the difference between groups after treatment is given
To find out the relationship between the two variables
To find out the phenomena happen in large population about an object
To find out the phenomena happen in small population about an object
Correlation aims at ….
To find out the difference between groups after treatment is given
To find out the relationship between the two variables, whether it is positive or negative
To find out the phenomena happen in large population about an object
To find out the phenomena happen in small population about an object
Good research is always_____
Comprehensive
Selective
Systematic
Time-bounded
What is the correct order of the steps in the quantitative research method?
Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate results
Collect data, ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.
Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, collect relevant data, analyze results, communicate results.
Ask questions, make a hypothesis, collect relevant data, analyze the data, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.
The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an
conclusion
inquiry
observation
scientific method
In a test marketing study of a new type of instant tea, sales volume (as measured by dollar sales) is most likely to be a(n):
random variable
independent variable.
control variable.
dependent variable.
A company's Human Resources department distributes a survey which asks employees to rate their current benefits as "excellent," "good," "fair," or "poor." This is an example of a(n):
nominal scale
interval scale.
ratio scale.
ordinal scale.
A researcher divides the population of product users into three groups based on degree of use. If the researcher then draws a random sample from each user group independently, the researcher has created a ____ sample.
simple random
stratified
judgment
quota
When a researcher selects Tashkent City as a test marketing city for a new brand of laundry detergent because he/she lives in the city, this is an example of a(n):
judgment sample.
convenience sample.
stratified random sample.
systematic sample.
