Question 1

Questionniares, interviews and focus groups are examples of data gathering methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Methodology refers to the way in which the research is carried out, the philosophical principles underpinning the research, and the data collection methods used to carry out the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research provides a simple approach to the work of undertaking a research project and a simple approach to the process of writing up that research, the process of completing a thesis or a research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

There are many different data collection methods which can be used in research, the include questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, observation, scales and projective techniques, visual methods, photographs, pictures, maps, videos, films and so on, the gathering of narratives, the use of field diaries and the use of documentary evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The conceptual framework is the fourth and final framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Concepts are fundamental to research they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are the research proposals that researchers create and develop. 
B)  are the building blocks of theory. 
C)  are the ways by which data is gathered for the research project. 
D)  provide insight into the manner in which data was gathered for the research. 
A)  are the research proposals that researchers create and develop. 
B)  are the building blocks of theory. 
C)  are the ways by which data is gathered for the research project. 
D)  provide insight into the manner in which data was gathered for the research.

Question 7

Data in the research project are information or evidence that the researcher gathers in order to be able to explore the phenomenon under investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Data collection methods are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the way in which the research is conducted. 
B)  the means by which the researcher reviews the literature for the research project. 
C)  either quantitative or qualitative. 
D)  the means by which data is gathered for the research project. 
A)  the way in which the research is conducted. 
B)  the means by which the researcher reviews the literature for the research project. 
C)  either quantitative or qualitative. 
D)  the means by which data is gathered for the research project.

Question 9

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research:

Accepted Answer

A)  is used in quantitative research. 
B)  provides a simple approach to the work of designing and developing a research project. 
C)  provides four possible alternative approaches to the research project. 
D)  is a research methodology used in qualitative research. 
A)  is used in quantitative research. 
B)  provides a simple approach to the work of designing and developing a research project. 
C)  provides four possible alternative approaches to the research project. 
D)  is a research methodology used in qualitative research.

Question 10

Social constructionists see the world:

Accepted Answer

A)  as being co-constituted, co-created, socially constructed, and made up of many different realities. 
B)  as a social place, a place where everyone is connected to everyone else. 
C)  as being constructed by the social engagement of every person in the world. 
D)  as having one reality of which we are all a part. 
A)  as being co-constituted, co-created, socially constructed, and made up of many different realities. 
B)  as a social place, a place where everyone is connected to everyone else. 
C)  as being constructed by the social engagement of every person in the world. 
D)  as having one reality of which we are all a part.

Question 11

The methodological framework contains all of the information and detail relating to the research methodology and methods used in the research project. This framework contains all of the information and detail on the way in which the research was carried out. The researcher designs the research methodology for the research project based on the nature of the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The objective in all research conducted within an academic setting is to contribute to a body of knowledge, is to create new knowledge, to expand the knowledge base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Positivists see the world as having one reality of which we are all a part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Questionniares, interviews and focus groups are examples of data gathering methods.

Methodology refers to the way in which the research is carried out, the philosophical principles underpinning the research, and the data collection methods used to carry out the research.

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research provides a simple approach to the work of undertaking a research project and a simple approach to the process of writing up that research, the process of completing a thesis or a research project.

The conceptual framework is the fourth and final framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Concepts are fundamental to research they:

Data in the research project are information or evidence that the researcher gathers in order to be able to explore the phenomenon under investigation.

Data collection methods are:

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research:

Social constructionists see the world:

The objective in all research conducted within an academic setting is to contribute to a body of knowledge, is to create new knowledge, to expand the knowledge base.

Positivists see the world as having one reality of which we are all a part.

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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Exam 1: Introducing Business Research

Questionniares, interviews and focus groups are examples of data gathering methods.

Methodology refers to the way in which the research is carried out, the philosophical principles underpinning the research, and the data collection methods used to carry out the research.

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research provides a simple approach to the work of undertaking a research project and a simple approach to the process of writing up that research, the process of completing a thesis or a research project.

The conceptual framework is the fourth and final framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Concepts are fundamental to research they:

Data in the research project are information or evidence that the researcher gathers in order to be able to explore the phenomenon under investigation.

Data collection methods are:

The four frameworks approach to undertaking research:

Social constructionists see the world:

The objective in all research conducted within an academic setting is to contribute to a body of knowledge, is to create new knowledge, to expand the knowledge base.

Positivists see the world as having one reality of which we are all a part.

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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