Exam 7: Research Questions and Hypotheses

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Describe the 3 forms that a mixed methods research question can take.

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A mixed methods research question can take 3 forms.It can convey the methods or procedures in a study,can convey the content of the study,or combine the methods and the content as a hybrid question.

Define and explain the descriptive-inferential model of writing mixed methods research questions and hypotheses.

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In this model,the research develops descriptive questions for each of the independent and dependent variables.Next,inferential questions follow that show a relationship or comparison between the variables or the groups.In this method,inferential questions might also be added that control for specific variables.

Qualitative research questions should begin with the words how or what to illustrate an emergent,inductive design.

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In qualitative studies,researchers provide research questions and objectives,not hypotheses.

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Provide an example of a central research question and 2 associated subquestions for a qualitative research study focused on the understanding the experience of graduate students in a research methodology course.

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A strong mixed methods study should contain two research questions: a qualitative question and a quantitative question or hypothesis.

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Distinguish between a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis used in quantitative research.

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Which word is an example of an exploratory verb to use in developing qualitative research questions?

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Provide an example of a null hypothesis and a minimum of 2 alternative hypotheses for a quantitative research study you might design.

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What is a central research question in qualitative research and how is it related to strategies of inquiry and subquestions?

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