Question 1

Positivism, Constructivism and Interpretivism are all fundamental philosophical frameworks in social research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Name five of the philosophical frameworks commonly used in social research.

Accepted Answer

Five of the philosophical frameworks commonly used in social research are functionalism, symbolic interactionism, feminism, critical inquiry, and postmodernism.

Question 3

The researcher makes a contribution to knowledge by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Knitting their research into the body of knowledge in the area within which they have situated the research project. 
B)  Completing the research project. 
C)  Using the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
D)  Learning the model of the research process off by heart. 
A)  Knitting their research into the body of knowledge in the area within which they have situated the research project. 
B)  Completing the research project. 
C)  Using the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
D)  Learning the model of the research process off by heart. A

Question 4

Within a framework of positivism reality is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Singular, objectives and apart from participants. 
B)  Multiple. 
C)  Social constructed. 
D)  Variously interpreted. 
A)  Singular, objectives and apart from participants. 
B)  Multiple. 
C)  Social constructed. 
D)  Variously interpreted.

Question 5

Survey, Case Study and Grounded Theory are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fundamental philisophical frameworks 
B)  Research methodologies. 
C)  Data gathering methods. 
D)  Data management techniques. 
A)  Fundamental philisophical frameworks 
B)  Research methodologies. 
C)  Data gathering methods. 
D)  Data management techniques.

Question 6

Every aspect of the research project, as it is designed by the researcher, should fit with the philosophical framework within which the research project is situated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The philosophical framework functionalism relates to the way in which society is structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Questions of ontology are :

Accepted Answer

A)  Quite difficult questions to answer. 
B)  Questions about the methodology to be used in the research project. 
C)  Questions about the data gathering methods to be used. 
D)  Questions about the nature of reality. 
A)  Quite difficult questions to answer. 
B)  Questions about the methodology to be used in the research project. 
C)  Questions about the data gathering methods to be used. 
D)  Questions about the nature of reality.

Question 9

Ontology relates to the nature of reality, to the study of the nature of being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Questions about the nature of reality are questions of ontology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Concepts are the building blocks of:

Accepted Answer

A)  The four frameworks approach. 
B)  Ethics in research. 
C)  The language of research. 
D)  Theory. 
A)  The four frameworks approach. 
B)  Ethics in research. 
C)  The language of research. 
D)  Theory.

Question 12

The theoretical framework is created from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory relevant to the research project. 
B)  Data relevant to the research project. 
C)  Ideas relevant to the research project. 
D)  Statistics relevant to the research project. 
A)  Theory relevant to the research project. 
B)  Data relevant to the research project. 
C)  Ideas relevant to the research project. 
D)  Statistics relevant to the research project.

Question 13

All research carried out in an academic setting is embedded in theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Every research project is underpinned by:

Accepted Answer

A)  A couple of staples or a very strong paper clip. 
B)  A philosophical framework which evidences the world view within which the research is situated. 
C)  The model of the research process. 
D)  The four frameworks approach to the research project. 
A)  A couple of staples or a very strong paper clip. 
B)  A philosophical framework which evidences the world view within which the research is situated. 
C)  The model of the research process. 
D)  The four frameworks approach to the research project.

Question 15

All research is about the generation of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The issue of fit in the context of the research project means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  All the different aspects of the research project should fit together. 
B)  That the research project should fit with all of the other assignments the student is required to complete. 
C)  That the researcher should be able to fit the research into their schedule. 
D)  That the data collection methods should fit into the time allowed for data gathering. 
A)  All the different aspects of the research project should fit together. 
B)  That the research project should fit with all of the other assignments the student is required to complete. 
C)  That the researcher should be able to fit the research into their schedule. 
D)  That the data collection methods should fit into the time allowed for data gathering.

Question 17

Positivists perceive reality as being multiple and unique to each individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

At all stages through the research, you should be clear as to the relevance of what you are doing to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tasks you set yourself each day. 
B)  College or University. 
C)  Aim of your research. 
D)  Global business community. 
A)  Tasks you set yourself each day. 
B)  College or University. 
C)  Aim of your research. 
D)  Global business community.

Question 19

Decisions about which methodology is most appropriate (which is the best fit) for the project are made in light of the aim of the project, what is it that the project is to accomplish, what knowledge the project is designed to develop or create.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Every theory is made up of a number of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistics 
B)  Concepts. 
C)  Numbers. 
D)  Conceptual frameworks. 
A)  Statistics 
B)  Concepts. 
C)  Numbers. 
D)  Conceptual frameworks.

Positivism, Constructivism and Interpretivism are all fundamental philosophical frameworks in social research.

Name five of the philosophical frameworks commonly used in social research.

The researcher makes a contribution to knowledge by:

Within a framework of positivism reality is:

Survey, Case Study and Grounded Theory are:

Every aspect of the research project, as it is designed by the researcher, should fit with the philosophical framework within which the research project is situated.

The philosophical framework functionalism relates to the way in which society is structured.

Questions of ontology are :

Ontology relates to the nature of reality, to the study of the nature of being.

Questions about the nature of reality are questions of ontology.

Concepts are the building blocks of:

The theoretical framework is created from:

All research carried out in an academic setting is embedded in theory.

Every research project is underpinned by:

All research is about the generation of knowledge.

The issue of fit in the context of the research project means that:

Positivists perceive reality as being multiple and unique to each individual.

At all stages through the research, you should be clear as to the relevance of what you are doing to the:

Decisions about which methodology is most appropriate (which is the best fit) for the project are made in light of the aim of the project, what is it that the project is to accomplish, what knowledge the project is designed to develop or create.

Every theory is made up of a number of:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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Exam 4: Understanding Research Philosophy

Positivism, Constructivism and Interpretivism are all fundamental philosophical frameworks in social research.

Name five of the philosophical frameworks commonly used in social research.

The researcher makes a contribution to knowledge by:

Within a framework of positivism reality is:

Survey, Case Study and Grounded Theory are:

Every aspect of the research project, as it is designed by the researcher, should fit with the philosophical framework within which the research project is situated.

The philosophical framework functionalism relates to the way in which society is structured.

Questions of ontology are :

Ontology relates to the nature of reality, to the study of the nature of being.

Questions about the nature of reality are questions of ontology.

Concepts are the building blocks of:

The theoretical framework is created from:

All research carried out in an academic setting is embedded in theory.

Every research project is underpinned by:

All research is about the generation of knowledge.

The issue of fit in the context of the research project means that:

Positivists perceive reality as being multiple and unique to each individual.

At all stages through the research, you should be clear as to the relevance of what you are doing to the:

Decisions about which methodology is most appropriate (which is the best fit) for the project are made in light of the aim of the project, what is it that the project is to accomplish, what knowledge the project is designed to develop or create.

Every theory is made up of a number of:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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