Question 1

Questions of epistemology are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Quite difficult questions to answer. 
B)  Questions about the nature of knowledge and the means of knowledge creation. 
C)  Questions related to the science of social science research. 
D)  Questions related to the letters that are written in relation to the research. 
A)  Quite difficult questions to answer. 
B)  Questions about the nature of knowledge and the means of knowledge creation. 
C)  Questions related to the science of social science research. 
D)  Questions related to the letters that are written in relation to the research.

Question 2

Theory is of the most fundamental importance in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Interpretivism holds that all knowledge is a matter of interpretation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The methodological pyramid details or outlines the research process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Questions about the nature of knowledge and the means of knowledge creation are epistemological questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Qualitative data is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Numerical data. 
B)  Non numerical data, data that represent feelings, thoughts, ideas, understandings. 
C)  Data in the form of graphs and charts. 
D)  Data in the form of numbers. 
A)  Numerical data. 
B)  Non numerical data, data that represent feelings, thoughts, ideas, understandings. 
C)  Data in the form of graphs and charts. 
D)  Data in the form of numbers.

Question 7

Our choice and use of particular methodologies and methods relate to the assumptions about reality that we bring to our work and consequently to our theoretical perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Positivism holds that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important to be positive throughout the experience of the research project. 
B)  The researcher should be positive that they have the knowledge necessary to carry out the research. 
C)  There is one objective reality; reality is singular and separate from consciousness. 
D)  All knowledge is a matter of interpretation. 
A)  It is important to be positive throughout the experience of the research project. 
B)  The researcher should be positive that they have the knowledge necessary to carry out the research. 
C)  There is one objective reality; reality is singular and separate from consciousness. 
D)  All knowledge is a matter of interpretation.

Question 9

Critical theory calls for a critical engagement with society and the way in which the structures in society privilege some groups over others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Quantitative data is data in the form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual images. 
B)  Maps, drawings and cartoons. 
C)  Impressions and understandings. 
D)  Numbers, numerical data. 
A)  Visual images. 
B)  Maps, drawings and cartoons. 
C)  Impressions and understandings. 
D)  Numbers, numerical data.

Question 11

Social constructionsim holds that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social phenomena develop in social contexts and that individuals and groups create in part their own realities. 
B)  There is one objective reality. 
C)  The research project is socially constructed by the researcher. 
D)  There is one reality; it is singular and separate from consciousness. 
A)  Social phenomena develop in social contexts and that individuals and groups create in part their own realities. 
B)  There is one objective reality. 
C)  The research project is socially constructed by the researcher. 
D)  There is one reality; it is singular and separate from consciousness.

Question 12

Interpretivism holds that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is vital that the data gathered by interpreted. 
B)  All knowledge is a matter of interpretation. 
C)  Data interpretation is a specific skill. 
D)  There is one objective reality. 
A)  It is vital that the data gathered by interpreted. 
B)  All knowledge is a matter of interpretation. 
C)  Data interpretation is a specific skill. 
D)  There is one objective reality.

Question 13

Each step in the research process, as designed by the researcher, should fit with, the purpose and focus of the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

There are two types of data that can be collected for any research project, quantitative and qualitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Questions of epistemology are:

Theory is of the most fundamental importance in research.

Interpretivism holds that all knowledge is a matter of interpretation.

The methodological pyramid details or outlines the research process.

Questions about the nature of knowledge and the means of knowledge creation are epistemological questions.

Qualitative data is:

Our choice and use of particular methodologies and methods relate to the assumptions about reality that we bring to our work and consequently to our theoretical perspective.

Positivism holds that:

Critical theory calls for a critical engagement with society and the way in which the structures in society privilege some groups over others.

Quantitative data is data in the form of:

Social constructionsim holds that:

Interpretivism holds that:

Each step in the research process, as designed by the researcher, should fit with, the purpose and focus of the research.

There are two types of data that can be collected for any research project, quantitative and qualitative data.

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

Questions of epistemology are:

Theory is of the most fundamental importance in research.

Interpretivism holds that all knowledge is a matter of interpretation.

The methodological pyramid details or outlines the research process.

Questions about the nature of knowledge and the means of knowledge creation are epistemological questions.

Qualitative data is:

Our choice and use of particular methodologies and methods relate to the assumptions about reality that we bring to our work and consequently to our theoretical perspective.

Positivism holds that:

Critical theory calls for a critical engagement with society and the way in which the structures in society privilege some groups over others.

Quantitative data is data in the form of:

Social constructionsim holds that:

Interpretivism holds that:

Each step in the research process, as designed by the researcher, should fit with, the purpose and focus of the research.

There are two types of data that can be collected for any research project, quantitative and qualitative data.

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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