Question 1

The limitations of a study refer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the sample size of the study. 
B)  the budget that can be used for the study. 
C)  the scope of the study. 
D)  the weakness of the study. 
A)  the sample size of the study. 
B)  the budget that can be used for the study. 
C)  the scope of the study. 
D)  the weakness of the study. D

Question 2

Which of the following is not a function of the research proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  A detailed plan for investigating the question of interest 
B)  A contract between a student and his or her faculty committee 
C)  A document for requesting funding support 
D)  A preliminary report of the results obtained 
E)  A means of communication 
A)  A detailed plan for investigating the question of interest 
B)  A contract between a student and his or her faculty committee 
C)  A document for requesting funding support 
D)  A preliminary report of the results obtained 
E)  A means of communication D

Question 3

In the traditional format for a thesis or dissertation proposal, which chapter is normally devoted to reviewing the literature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chapter I 
B)  Chapter II 
C)  Chapter III 
D)  Chapter IV 
E)  Chapter V 
A)  Chapter I 
B)  Chapter II 
C)  Chapter III 
D)  Chapter IV 
E)  Chapter V B

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes a desired characteristic of the title of a research proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Title should begin with words such as "An analysis ofF1F1F1S1F1F1F10," "A study of F1F1F1S1F1F1F10," or "An investigation of F1F1F1S1F1F1F10". 
B)  Title should be at least 30 words in length. 
C)  Key words in the title should be nouns, as opposed to adjectives. 
D)  Measuring instrument(s) should be identified in the title. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Title should begin with words such as "An analysis ofF1F1F1S1F1F1F10," "A study of F1F1F1S1F1F1F10," or "An investigation of F1F1F1S1F1F1F10". 
B)  Title should be at least 30 words in length. 
C)  Key words in the title should be nouns, as opposed to adjectives. 
D)  Measuring instrument(s) should be identified in the title. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following does not represent an example of a delimitation that would be found in a research proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tests to be utilized in the study 
B)  Validity of measuring instruments 
C)  Length of training period 
D)  Number of research participants 
E)  Setting of the research 
A)  Tests to be utilized in the study 
B)  Validity of measuring instruments 
C)  Length of training period 
D)  Number of research participants 
E)  Setting of the research

Question 6

The hypotheses in a research study are a prediction/explanation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the procedure of the study. 
B)  the outcome of the study. 
C)  the statistical tests to be used for the study. 
D)  the limitations of the study. 
A)  the procedure of the study. 
B)  the outcome of the study. 
C)  the statistical tests to be used for the study. 
D)  the limitations of the study.

Question 7

The main reason for a definition of terms is:

Accepted Answer

A)  so they can be translated into other languages. 
B)  so they can be understood by the general public. 
C)  because they have multiple meanings. 
D)  so they have more scientific value. 
A)  so they can be translated into other languages. 
B)  so they can be understood by the general public. 
C)  because they have multiple meanings. 
D)  so they have more scientific value.

Question 8

The introduction section of a research proposal will likely include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specification of the purpose of the study 
B)  Brief description of the research procedures 
C)  Comprehensive synthesis of the pertinent literature 
D)  Speculation regarding the results 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Specification of the purpose of the study 
B)  Brief description of the research procedures 
C)  Comprehensive synthesis of the pertinent literature 
D)  Speculation regarding the results 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 9

The description of the significance of the study should focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  why the study is needed. 
B)  how exactly the study will be conducted. 
C)  when and where the data will be collected. 
D)  how much money will be spent. 
A)  why the study is needed. 
B)  how exactly the study will be conducted. 
C)  when and where the data will be collected. 
D)  how much money will be spent.

Question 10

The number of specific aims is usually limited to:

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2. 
B)  3-4. 
C)  5-6. 
D)  7-8. 
A)  1-2. 
B)  3-4. 
C)  5-6. 
D)  7-8.

The limitations of a study refer to:

Which of the following is not a function of the research proposal?

In the traditional format for a thesis or dissertation proposal, which chapter is normally devoted to reviewing the literature?

Which of the following correctly describes a desired characteristic of the title of a research proposal?

Which of the following does not represent an example of a delimitation that would be found in a research proposal?

The hypotheses in a research study are a prediction/explanation of:

The main reason for a definition of terms is:

The introduction section of a research proposal will likely include which of the following?

The description of the significance of the study should focus on:

The number of specific aims is usually limited to:

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reviewing the Literature

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

Ethical Concerns in Research

Identifying, Recruiting and Selecting Research Participants

Measurement in Research

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Understanding the Research Process

Writing the Research Report

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Exam 17: Developing the Research Proposal

The limitations of a study refer to:

Which of the following is not a function of the research proposal?

In the traditional format for a thesis or dissertation proposal, which chapter is normally devoted to reviewing the literature?

Which of the following correctly describes a desired characteristic of the title of a research proposal?

Which of the following does not represent an example of a delimitation that would be found in a research proposal?

The hypotheses in a research study are a prediction/explanation of:

The main reason for a definition of terms is:

The introduction section of a research proposal will likely include which of the following?

The description of the significance of the study should focus on:

The number of specific aims is usually limited to:

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reviewing the Literature

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

Ethical Concerns in Research

Identifying, Recruiting and Selecting Research Participants

Measurement in Research

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Understanding the Research Process

Writing the Research Report

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