Question 1

A literature review will likely be performed throughout the research process, not just at the beginning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Data collected in the form of narrative or statements is typically considered what type of data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative 
B)  Qualitative 
C)  Verbal 
D)  Non-experimental 
A)  Quantitative 
B)  Qualitative 
C)  Verbal 
D)  Non-experimental B

Question 3

A thorough _____________________ is useful to understand how other researchers designed and executed their studies.

Accepted Answer

A)  research question 
B)  data collection 
C)  research design 
D)  literature review 
A)  research question 
B)  data collection 
C)  research design 
D)  literature review D

Question 4

If your research question asks about people's experience of the first class of the year, then your ________________ is the individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  unit of analysis 
B)  control group 
C)  population 
D)  experimental group 
A)  unit of analysis 
B)  control group 
C)  population 
D)  experimental group

Question 5

____________________ can occur when events external to your research impact your results.

Accepted Answer

A)  Confounding factors 
B)  Controlling factors 
C)  Mitigating factors 
D)  Peripheral factors
True/False 
A)  Confounding factors 
B)  Controlling factors 
C)  Mitigating factors 
D)  Peripheral factors
True/False

Question 6

Using Emily's case as an example, discuss the importance of alignment in research and the possible complications of misaligned research.

Accepted Answer

Emily's case highlights the importance o

Question 7

Prior to gathering data, the researcher should identify the _______________ and _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  research objective; research question 
B)  research results; study participants 
C)  research objective; study conclusions 
D)  research question; research results 
A)  research objective; research question 
B)  research results; study participants 
C)  research objective; study conclusions 
D)  research question; research results

Question 8

At what point is it important to consider how data will be analyzed?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the beginning of your research 
B)  After you have collected the data 
C)  After you have selected your study participants 
D)  After you have identified your research design 
A)  At the beginning of your research 
B)  After you have collected the data 
C)  After you have selected your study participants 
D)  After you have identified your research design

Question 9

A __________________ is a group of study participants who do not receive the intervention or treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  population 
B)  experimental group 
C)  control group 
D)  non-experimental group 
A)  population 
B)  experimental group 
C)  control group 
D)  non-experimental group

Question 10

An experimental design has an ________________ and a _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expected group; control group 
B)  experimental group; non-experimental group 
C)  expected group; non-expected group 
D)  experimental group; control group 
A)  expected group; control group 
B)  experimental group; non-experimental group 
C)  expected group; non-expected group 
D)  experimental group; control group

Question 11

Emily considers conducting a _______________ assessment so that she can compare that data to data collected after the diversity training.

Accepted Answer

A)  mid-training 
B)  baseline 
C)  single factor 
D)  confounding factor 
A)  mid-training 
B)  baseline 
C)  single factor 
D)  confounding factor

Question 12

With any research objective, there is only one corresponding research question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

After establishing a research objective, the researcher should then rephrase the objective into a __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  research design 
B)  research problem 
C)  research question 
D)  research focus 
A)  research design 
B)  research problem 
C)  research question 
D)  research focus

Question 14

A ______________ is the group of individuals or entities you select for the study.

Accepted Answer

A)  population 
B)  unit of analysis 
C)  sample 
D)  experimental group 
A)  population 
B)  unit of analysis 
C)  sample 
D)  experimental group

Question 15

Surveys, interviews, and observations are all examples of _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  research designs 
B)  data collection methods 
C)  background data analysis 
D)  data analysis 
A)  research designs 
B)  data collection methods 
C)  background data analysis 
D)  data analysis

Question 16

In Emily's case, the people who will receive the trainings are considered to be members of the _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  control group 
B)  experimental group 
C)  expected group 
D)  non-treatment group 
A)  control group 
B)  experimental group 
C)  expected group 
D)  non-treatment group

Question 17

Determining from whom or what you are collecting data from is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  data collection 
B)  sample selection 
C)  unit of selection 
D)  data selection 
A)  data collection 
B)  sample selection 
C)  unit of selection 
D)  data selection

Question 18

An ethical consideration in the research process is making sure study subjects are fully informed of the study purpose and expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The first step in the research process is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  performing a literature review 
B)  identifying the research objective 
C)  establishing a research question 
D)  identifying how you will collect data 
A)  performing a literature review 
B)  identifying the research objective 
C)  establishing a research question 
D)  identifying how you will collect data

Question 20

Research results may be confusing or unconvincing if the components of the research are misaligned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A literature review will likely be performed throughout the research process, not just at the beginning.

Data collected in the form of narrative or statements is typically considered what type of data?

A thorough _____________________ is useful to understand how other researchers designed and executed their studies.

If your research question asks about people's experience of the first class of the year, then your ________________ is the individual.

____________________ can occur when events external to your research impact your results.

Using Emily's case as an example, discuss the importance of alignment in research and the possible complications of misaligned research.

Prior to gathering data, the researcher should identify the _ and ___.

At what point is it important to consider how data will be analyzed?

A __________________ is a group of study participants who do not receive the intervention or treatment.

An experimental design has an and a _.

Emily considers conducting a _______________ assessment so that she can compare that data to data collected after the diversity training.

With any research objective, there is only one corresponding research question.

After establishing a research objective, the researcher should then rephrase the objective into a __________________.

A ______________ is the group of individuals or entities you select for the study.

Surveys, interviews, and observations are all examples of _________________.

In Emily's case, the people who will receive the trainings are considered to be members of the _________________.

Determining from whom or what you are collecting data from is known as the ____________________.

An ethical consideration in the research process is making sure study subjects are fully informed of the study purpose and expectations.

The first step in the research process is __________________.

Research results may be confusing or unconvincing if the components of the research are misaligned.

When a Practitioner Becomes a Researcher

Identifying the Focus of the Research

Research Design

Sample Selection

Data Collection

Quantitative Data Preparation and Descriptive Statistics

Hypothesis Testing and Statistical Significance

Comparing Means Between Two Groups

Comparing Means of More Than Two Groups

Bivariate Correlation

Chi-Square Analysis

Regression Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Writing Reports

Using Research Methods for Continuous Improvement

Filters

Exam 2: Research Alignment

A literature review will likely be performed throughout the research process, not just at the beginning.

Data collected in the form of narrative or statements is typically considered what type of data?

A thorough _____________________ is useful to understand how other researchers designed and executed their studies.

If your research question asks about people's experience of the first class of the year, then your ________________ is the individual.

____________________ can occur when events external to your research impact your results.

Using Emily's case as an example, discuss the importance of alignment in research and the possible complications of misaligned research.

Prior to gathering data, the researcher should identify the _______________ and _________________.

At what point is it important to consider how data will be analyzed?

A __________________ is a group of study participants who do not receive the intervention or treatment.

An experimental design has an ________________ and a _________________.

Emily considers conducting a _______________ assessment so that she can compare that data to data collected after the diversity training.

With any research objective, there is only one corresponding research question.

After establishing a research objective, the researcher should then rephrase the objective into a __________________.

A ______________ is the group of individuals or entities you select for the study.

Surveys, interviews, and observations are all examples of _________________.

In Emily's case, the people who will receive the trainings are considered to be members of the _________________.

Determining from whom or what you are collecting data from is known as the ____________________.

An ethical consideration in the research process is making sure study subjects are fully informed of the study purpose and expectations.

The first step in the research process is __________________.

Research results may be confusing or unconvincing if the components of the research are misaligned.

When a Practitioner Becomes a Researcher

Identifying the Focus of the Research

Research Design

Sample Selection

Data Collection

Quantitative Data Preparation and Descriptive Statistics

Hypothesis Testing and Statistical Significance

Comparing Means Between Two Groups

Comparing Means of More Than Two Groups

Bivariate Correlation

Chi-Square Analysis

Regression Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Writing Reports

Using Research Methods for Continuous Improvement

Filters

Prior to gathering data, the researcher should identify the _ and ___.

An experimental design has an and a _.