Question 1

Why would a researcher do exploratory research?

Accepted Answer

A)  to double check previous research about the phenomenon 
B)  to gain new insight about the phenomenon 
C)  to research a phenomenon that occurred in the past 
D)  to gain review insight about the phenomenon in order to create new studies 
A)  to double check previous research about the phenomenon 
B)  to gain new insight about the phenomenon 
C)  to research a phenomenon that occurred in the past 
D)  to gain review insight about the phenomenon in order to create new studies B

Question 2

A researcher may create a hypothesis based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  funding 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  existing research 
A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  funding 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  existing research A

Question 3

Why might a researcher use nonexperimental research?

Accepted Answer

A)  to study how two subjects are opposite one another 
B)  to prove that one variable impacts another 
C)  to prove that two or more variables are associated 
D)  to study how a researcher's previous work is valid 
A)  to study how two subjects are opposite one another 
B)  to prove that one variable impacts another 
C)  to prove that two or more variables are associated 
D)  to study how a researcher's previous work is valid C

Question 4

What type of research design would you use to better understand how 9/11 impacted American children?

Accepted Answer

Answers should include explaining why th

Question 5

Give an example of when to use cross-sectional research and when to use longitudinal research.

Accepted Answer

Answers should include identifying that

Question 6

Research is a systematic process of inquiry designed to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Descriptive research describes phenomenon already investigated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Descriptive research is conducted to describe which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  phenomenon under investigation 
B)  phenomenon impacting the researcher's study 
C)  phenomenon likely to occur in the future 
D)  past phenomenon 
A)  phenomenon under investigation 
B)  phenomenon impacting the researcher's study 
C)  phenomenon likely to occur in the future 
D)  past phenomenon

Question 9

What is the best method for measuring how students in your program are feeling about the program over a 2 year period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  latitudinal study 
B)  cohort study 
C)  cross-sectional study 
D)  quantitative study 
A)  latitudinal study 
B)  cohort study 
C)  cross-sectional study 
D)  quantitative study

Question 10

What is the purpose of basic research?

Accepted Answer

A)  to solve a problem 
B)  to increase scientific knowledge 
C)  to prepare for future problems 
D)  to support existing research 
A)  to solve a problem 
B)  to increase scientific knowledge 
C)  to prepare for future problems 
D)  to support existing research

Question 11

What does positivism research paradigm assume?

Accepted Answer

A)  varied personal beliefs impact research 
B)  personal opinions can justify any research 
C)  objective universal truth 
D)  being positive when researching can impact research results 
A)  varied personal beliefs impact research 
B)  personal opinions can justify any research 
C)  objective universal truth 
D)  being positive when researching can impact research results

Question 12

What is the main difference between dependent variables and independent variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  A variable that results in a change in the other variable is known as the independent variable, the variable being explained or caused is the dependent variable. 
B)  This varies depending on the type of research occurring. 
C)  A variable that results in a change in the other variable is known as the dependent variable, the variable being explained or caused is the independent variable. 
D)  The subject is always independent. The aspect of the study that is not the subject is dependent. 
A)  A variable that results in a change in the other variable is known as the independent variable, the variable being explained or caused is the dependent variable. 
B)  This varies depending on the type of research occurring. 
C)  A variable that results in a change in the other variable is known as the dependent variable, the variable being explained or caused is the independent variable. 
D)  The subject is always independent. The aspect of the study that is not the subject is dependent.

Question 13

What is the purpose of evaluation research?

Accepted Answer

A)  to measure what results needs to be evaluated 
B)  to measure whether existing programs are working 
C)  to gauge what programs are needed 
D)  to measure how employees are doing at their job 
A)  to measure what results needs to be evaluated 
B)  to measure whether existing programs are working 
C)  to gauge what programs are needed 
D)  to measure how employees are doing at their job

Question 14

Which of the following statements best represents the social constructivism research paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A)  There can be no universal truth, each person's experience is different. 
B)  There is a universal truth but not all people are honest in research. 
C)  There can be no universal truth, but researchers can estimate one. 
D)  There is a universal truth and researchers are trained to find it. 
A)  There can be no universal truth, each person's experience is different. 
B)  There is a universal truth but not all people are honest in research. 
C)  There can be no universal truth, but researchers can estimate one. 
D)  There is a universal truth and researchers are trained to find it.

Question 15

Deductive reasoning entails which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  gathering data to test a specific hypothesis 
B)  creating data for future studies 
C)  examining data to address past concerns 
D)  utilizing data to decide on a hypothesis 
A)  gathering data to test a specific hypothesis 
B)  creating data for future studies 
C)  examining data to address past concerns 
D)  utilizing data to decide on a hypothesis

Question 16

What steps of the research process would you include on a poster presentation of research you have completed?

Accepted Answer

Answers must include each stag

Question 17

Which of the following events could a researcher use for observational research?

Accepted Answer

A)  how a person reacts to the death of a loved one 
B)  how happy a person becomes when given money 
C)  how much a person likes being surprised by a friend's visit 
D)  how a person reacts to their favorite song 
A)  how a person reacts to the death of a loved one 
B)  how happy a person becomes when given money 
C)  how much a person likes being surprised by a friend's visit 
D)  how a person reacts to their favorite song

Question 18

Problem formulation is the first step in the research process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explanatory researches the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  causal variables among relationships 
B)  direct impact among relationships 
C)  causal relationships among variables 
D)  direct impact among variables 
A)  causal variables among relationships 
B)  direct impact among relationships 
C)  causal relationships among variables 
D)  direct impact among variables

Question 20

When might evaluation research be useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  when deciding whether to hire a job applicant 
B)  when deciding whether to give a current employee a raise 
C)  to prove that two or more variables are associated 
D)  to study how a researcher's previous work is valid 
A)  when deciding whether to hire a job applicant 
B)  when deciding whether to give a current employee a raise 
C)  to prove that two or more variables are associated 
D)  to study how a researcher's previous work is valid

Why would a researcher do exploratory research?

A researcher may create a hypothesis based on which of the following?

Why might a researcher use nonexperimental research?

What type of research design would you use to better understand how 9/11 impacted American children?

Give an example of when to use cross-sectional research and when to use longitudinal research.

Research is a systematic process of inquiry designed to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Descriptive research describes phenomenon already investigated.

Descriptive research is conducted to describe which of the following?

What is the best method for measuring how students in your program are feeling about the program over a 2 year period of time?

What is the purpose of basic research?

What does positivism research paradigm assume?

What is the main difference between dependent variables and independent variables?

What is the purpose of evaluation research?

Which of the following statements best represents the social constructivism research paradigm?

Deductive reasoning entails which of the following?

What steps of the research process would you include on a poster presentation of research you have completed?

Which of the following events could a researcher use for observational research?

Problem formulation is the first step in the research process.

Explanatory researches the ______.

When might evaluation research be useful?

Evidence-Based Practice

Research Ethics

Problem Formulation

Measurement

Experimental Design

Quasi-Experimental Design

Qualitative Research

Mixed-Methods Research

Observational Research

Sampling

Survey Research

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Single-Case Design Evaluation

Program Evaluation

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Exam 3: The Research Process

Why would a researcher do exploratory research?

A researcher may create a hypothesis based on which of the following?

Why might a researcher use nonexperimental research?

What type of research design would you use to better understand how 9/11 impacted American children?

Give an example of when to use cross-sectional research and when to use longitudinal research.

Research is a systematic process of inquiry designed to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Descriptive research describes phenomenon already investigated.

Descriptive research is conducted to describe which of the following?

What is the best method for measuring how students in your program are feeling about the program over a 2 year period of time?

What is the purpose of basic research?

What does positivism research paradigm assume?

What is the main difference between dependent variables and independent variables?

What is the purpose of evaluation research?

Which of the following statements best represents the social constructivism research paradigm?

Deductive reasoning entails which of the following?

What steps of the research process would you include on a poster presentation of research you have completed?

Which of the following events could a researcher use for observational research?

Problem formulation is the first step in the research process.

Explanatory researches the ______.

When might evaluation research be useful?

Evidence-Based Practice

Research Ethics

Problem Formulation

Measurement

Experimental Design

Quasi-Experimental Design

Qualitative Research

Mixed-Methods Research

Observational Research

Sampling

Survey Research

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Single-Case Design Evaluation

Program Evaluation

Filters