Question 1

In the methodological pyramid:

Accepted Answer

A)  Explains how to use the different methodologies in the research project. 
B)  Demonstrates the key parameters of the different methodologies. 
C)  The fundamental philosophies support the research methodologies which in turn support the data collection methods. 
D)  Is the fundamental philosophical framework of the research project. 
A)  Explains how to use the different methodologies in the research project. 
B)  Demonstrates the key parameters of the different methodologies. 
C)  The fundamental philosophies support the research methodologies which in turn support the data collection methods. 
D)  Is the fundamental philosophical framework of the research project.

Question 2

The five basic elements of the research process are theoretical perspective, epistemology, ontology, methodology and methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Feminism is also an intellectual and political movement that seeks justice and quality for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When beginning the process of developing a research proposal, what are the questions you must ask yourself?

Accepted Answer

When beginning the process of developing

Question 5

Embedded in each statement of methodology are assumptions about the nature of reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All research is about the generation of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Positivists perceive reality as being singular, objective and apart from human consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There is no debate over the nature of reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All research is about the generation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Money. 
B)  Statistics. 
C)  Numerical data. 
D)  Knowledge. 
A)  Money. 
B)  Statistics. 
C)  Numerical data. 
D)  Knowledge.

Question 10

Feminism is a philosophical framework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Observation, Questionnaires, Interviews and Focus Groups are all :

Accepted Answer

A)  Data gathering methods 
B)  Data management techniques 
C)  Fundamental philosophies. 
D)  Elements of the theoretical framework. 
A)  Data gathering methods 
B)  Data management techniques 
C)  Fundamental philosophies. 
D)  Elements of the theoretical framework.

Question 12

The epistemological positions we are concerned with are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Positivism, constructionism and interpretivism. 
B)  Quantitative and qualitative. 
C)  Detailed in the model of the research process. 
D)  Too numerous to list here. 
A)  Positivism, constructionism and interpretivism. 
B)  Quantitative and qualitative. 
C)  Detailed in the model of the research process. 
D)  Too numerous to list here.

Question 13

The theoretical debate is:

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A)  Somewhat tedious. 
B)  Long and laborious. 
C)  Conducted by and among all the theorists (researchers) working in the field. 
D)  Conducted by senior academics. 
A)  Somewhat tedious. 
B)  Long and laborious. 
C)  Conducted by and among all the theorists (researchers) working in the field. 
D)  Conducted by senior academics.

Question 14

Define positivism, social constructionism and interpretivism.

Accepted Answer

Positivism: Positivism holds that there

Question 15

Positivism, Constructivism and Interpretivism are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Data gathering methods. 
B)  Data analysis techniques. 
C)  Data management techniques. 
D)  Fundamental philosophical frameworks 
A)  Data gathering methods. 
B)  Data analysis techniques. 
C)  Data management techniques. 
D)  Fundamental philosophical frameworks

Question 16

The five basic elements of the research process are:

Accepted Answer

A)  The aim, the objectives, the literature review, the methodology and the methods. 
B)  The researcher, the population, the sample, the sampling method and the data. 
C)  The researcher diary, the ethics of the research, the four frameworks approach, data and data analysis. 
D)  Theoretical perspective, ontology, epistemology, methodology and methods. 
A)  The aim, the objectives, the literature review, the methodology and the methods. 
B)  The researcher, the population, the sample, the sampling method and the data. 
C)  The researcher diary, the ethics of the research, the four frameworks approach, data and data analysis. 
D)  Theoretical perspective, ontology, epistemology, methodology and methods.

Question 17

All research is embedded in theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Constructivists hold that individuals and groups construct in part their own realities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The conceptual framework is contained in:

Accepted Answer

A)  The literature review. 
B)  The data analysis. 
C)  The research statement or question. 
D)  The conclusions and recommendations. 
A)  The literature review. 
B)  The data analysis. 
C)  The research statement or question. 
D)  The conclusions and recommendations.

Question 20

The researcher must be able to justify all of the decisions made in relation to:

Accepted Answer

A)  The budget for the research. 
B)  The time s/he gives to the research. 
C)  The research. 
D)  The final presentation of the research. 
A)  The budget for the research. 
B)  The time s/he gives to the research. 
C)  The research. 
D)  The final presentation of the research.

In the methodological pyramid:

The five basic elements of the research process are theoretical perspective, epistemology, ontology, methodology and methods.

Feminism is also an intellectual and political movement that seeks justice and quality for women.

When beginning the process of developing a research proposal, what are the questions you must ask yourself?

Embedded in each statement of methodology are assumptions about the nature of reality.

All research is about the generation of information.

Positivists perceive reality as being singular, objective and apart from human consciousness.

There is no debate over the nature of reality.

All research is about the generation of:

Feminism is a philosophical framework.

Observation, Questionnaires, Interviews and Focus Groups are all :

The epistemological positions we are concerned with are:

The theoretical debate is:

Define positivism, social constructionism and interpretivism.

Positivism, Constructivism and Interpretivism are:

The five basic elements of the research process are:

All research is embedded in theory.

Constructivists hold that individuals and groups construct in part their own realities.

The conceptual framework is contained in:

The researcher must be able to justify all of the decisions made in relation to:

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

In the methodological pyramid:

The five basic elements of the research process are theoretical perspective, epistemology, ontology, methodology and methods.

Feminism is also an intellectual and political movement that seeks justice and quality for women.

When beginning the process of developing a research proposal, what are the questions you must ask yourself?

Embedded in each statement of methodology are assumptions about the nature of reality.

All research is about the generation of information.

Positivists perceive reality as being singular, objective and apart from human consciousness.

There is no debate over the nature of reality.

All research is about the generation of:

Feminism is a philosophical framework.

Observation, Questionnaires, Interviews and Focus Groups are all :

The epistemological positions we are concerned with are:

The theoretical debate is:

Define positivism, social constructionism and interpretivism.

Positivism, Constructivism and Interpretivism are:

The five basic elements of the research process are:

All research is embedded in theory.

Constructivists hold that individuals and groups construct in part their own realities.

The conceptual framework is contained in:

The researcher must be able to justify all of the decisions made in relation to:

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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