Question 1

Gatekeepers in the context of the research project are:

Accepted Answer

A)  people who have the capacity to facilitate or deny access to the people and/or the places which have or hold data necessary to the research. 
B)  people who control and secure the gates to any organisation. 
C)  people who control electronic and other keys to organisations. 
D)  Porters who manage and control entry points in buildings within which the research project is set. 
A)  people who have the capacity to facilitate or deny access to the people and/or the places which have or hold data necessary to the research. 
B)  people who control and secure the gates to any organisation. 
C)  people who control electronic and other keys to organisations. 
D)  Porters who manage and control entry points in buildings within which the research project is set.

Question 2

The theoretical framework for the research project is contained in the literature review undertaken and written for the research project. The key concepts in the conceptual framework help to guide the researcher in their search for literature for the literature review, and they help guide the researcher in terms of the structure and the content of the literature review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The quality of every research project is dependent upon the integrity of the researcher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Ontology is :

Accepted Answer

A)  is the act of working on a research project. 
B)  The theory of knowledge; it is the branch of philosophy concerned with what is knowledge, what constitutes knowledge, and how knowledge is created. 
C)  the study of the nature of reality. 
D)  the study of research methods. 
A)  is the act of working on a research project. 
B)  The theory of knowledge; it is the branch of philosophy concerned with what is knowledge, what constitutes knowledge, and how knowledge is created. 
C)  the study of the nature of reality. 
D)  the study of research methods.

Question 5

The research methodology in a research project is:

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A)  the way in which the research was conducted or carried out. 
B)  the way in which data was gathered for the research project. 
C)  the methodical way in which the researcher organised the research project. 
D)  an in-depth description of the ethical considerations in the research. 
A)  the way in which the research was conducted or carried out. 
B)  the way in which data was gathered for the research project. 
C)  the methodical way in which the researcher organised the research project. 
D)  an in-depth description of the ethical considerations in the research.

Question 6

Social research can be defined as:

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A)  research that requires the researcher to be sociable. 
B)  research into all things social. 
C)  research into the social life of a particular group of people 
D)  is research conducted by social scientists on some aspect of the social world. 
A)  research that requires the researcher to be sociable. 
B)  research into all things social. 
C)  research into the social life of a particular group of people 
D)  is research conducted by social scientists on some aspect of the social world.

Question 7

Positivists and social constructionists and interpretivists hold different views or perspectives on the nature of reality

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The four frameworks approach to the research process facilitates researchers in developing thoroughly integrated, sound, research projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The research process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the step-by-step process by which the research project is conducted and completed. 
B)  the process of describing research. 
C)  the process of developing research ideas. 
D)  The process of gathering data for a research project. 
A)  the step-by-step process by which the research project is conducted and completed. 
B)  the process of describing research. 
C)  the process of developing research ideas. 
D)  The process of gathering data for a research project.

Question 10

How do you ensure that your research project is researchable?

Accepted Answer

In order for a project to be researchabl

Question 11

Epistemology is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of religion. 
B)  the science of letter-writing. 
C)  the theory of knowledge; it is the branch of philosophy concerned with what is knowledge, what constitutes knowledge, and how knowledge is created. 
D)  the study of the nature of reality. 
A)  the study of religion. 
B)  the science of letter-writing. 
C)  the theory of knowledge; it is the branch of philosophy concerned with what is knowledge, what constitutes knowledge, and how knowledge is created. 
D)  the study of the nature of reality.

Question 12

The fourth framework of the four frameworks approach is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the analytical framework 
B)  the concluding framework. 
C)  the delta framework. 
D)  the key framework. 
A)  the analytical framework 
B)  the concluding framework. 
C)  the delta framework. 
D)  the key framework.

Question 13

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research prevents students from taking on board any new shift in direction the may natural occur as their research develops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The first framework of the four frameworks approach is

Accepted Answer

A)  the basic framework. 
B)  the initial framework. 
C)  the conceptual framework. 
D)  The key framework. 
A)  the basic framework. 
B)  the initial framework. 
C)  the conceptual framework. 
D)  The key framework.

Question 15

Rigour in research refers to:

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A)  The research capability of the researcher. 
B)  The strength of the research proposal. 
C)  the rigorous manner in which research is conducted. 
D)  Inflexibility in the research. 
A)  The research capability of the researcher. 
B)  The strength of the research proposal. 
C)  the rigorous manner in which research is conducted. 
D)  Inflexibility in the research.

Question 16

The interpretivist and the social constructionist hold that reality, that which is real, is unique to each individual, and to the manner in which each individual, given their own unique set of circumstances and life experiences, construct, experience and/or interpret their world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The conceptual framework for the research project is contained in the one-sentence research question or statement which you, the researcher, develop from your reflection on your research idea and the literature published in the area of your research idea. Each key word in that one sentence is a key concept in your research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Literature in the context of a research project is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Books published about research and the research process. 
B)  Published accounts of research that has already been carried out. 
C)  Great works of writing on research. 
D)  Books written about research and research methodology. 
A)  Books published about research and the research process. 
B)  Published accounts of research that has already been carried out. 
C)  Great works of writing on research. 
D)  Books written about research and research methodology.

Question 19

The research diary:

Accepted Answer

A)  is used by the researcher to record their thoughts and ideas about their research project, their observations, understandings, and reactions to the phenomena they witness, experience and study in the field. The material recorded in the diary is used by the researcher in writing up the research project. 
B)  is the timetable the researcher develops for the research project. 
C)  is the record of appointments the researcher keeps over the time period of the research project. 
D)  Is the private diary in which the researcher records their private thoughts throughout the research process. 
A)  is used by the researcher to record their thoughts and ideas about their research project, their observations, understandings, and reactions to the phenomena they witness, experience and study in the field. The material recorded in the diary is used by the researcher in writing up the research project. 
B)  is the timetable the researcher develops for the research project. 
C)  is the record of appointments the researcher keeps over the time period of the research project. 
D)  Is the private diary in which the researcher records their private thoughts throughout the research process.

Question 20

Interpretivists hold that:

Accepted Answer

A)  data gathered in the research process must be interpreted. 
B)  we each interpret the world in our own way, and through our individual and unique interpretations we each of us construct our own realities. 
C)  interpretation is fundamental to the research process. 
D)  we are all part of one reality which must be interpreted. 
A)  data gathered in the research process must be interpreted. 
B)  we each interpret the world in our own way, and through our individual and unique interpretations we each of us construct our own realities. 
C)  interpretation is fundamental to the research process. 
D)  we are all part of one reality which must be interpreted.

Gatekeepers in the context of the research project are:

The quality of every research project is dependent upon the integrity of the researcher.

Ontology is :

The research methodology in a research project is:

Social research can be defined as:

Positivists and social constructionists and interpretivists hold different views or perspectives on the nature of reality

The four frameworks approach to the research process facilitates researchers in developing thoroughly integrated, sound, research projects.

The research process is:

How do you ensure that your research project is researchable?

Epistemology is:

The fourth framework of the four frameworks approach is:

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research prevents students from taking on board any new shift in direction the may natural occur as their research develops.

The first framework of the four frameworks approach is

Rigour in research refers to:

The interpretivist and the social constructionist hold that reality, that which is real, is unique to each individual, and to the manner in which each individual, given their own unique set of circumstances and life experiences, construct, experience and/or interpret their world.

Literature in the context of a research project is:

The research diary:

Interpretivists hold that:

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

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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Gatekeepers in the context of the research project are:

The quality of every research project is dependent upon the integrity of the researcher.

Ontology is :

The research methodology in a research project is:

Social research can be defined as:

Positivists and social constructionists and interpretivists hold different views or perspectives on the nature of reality

The four frameworks approach to the research process facilitates researchers in developing thoroughly integrated, sound, research projects.

The research process is:

How do you ensure that your research project is researchable?

Epistemology is:

The fourth framework of the four frameworks approach is:

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research prevents students from taking on board any new shift in direction the may natural occur as their research develops.

The first framework of the four frameworks approach is

Rigour in research refers to:

The interpretivist and the social constructionist hold that reality, that which is real, is unique to each individual, and to the manner in which each individual, given their own unique set of circumstances and life experiences, construct, experience and/or interpret their world.

Literature in the context of a research project is:

The research diary:

Interpretivists hold that:

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

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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