Question 1

In your own words, describe the process of conceptualization of a topic.

Accepted Answer

The process of conceptualization of a to

Question 2

For the research study you outlined in Question 1, discuss the plausibility of numbers in the study and their interpretation. Are there any restrictions on, and limits to, their numeric value?

Accepted Answer

The plausibility of the numbers in the r

Question 3

An undergraduate degree in Pakistan is completed in 3 years, whereas it is completed in 4 years in the United States. Any study comparing the undergraduate degrees between the two countries is difficult due to differences in definition

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is true with regard to misclassification of cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  False positives are independent of true positives. 
B)  Increase of false negatives decreases false positives. 
C)  rRise in false positives increases false negatives. 
D)  Reduction of false negatives reduces false positives. 
A)  False positives are independent of true positives. 
B)  Increase of false negatives decreases false positives. 
C)  rRise in false positives increases false negatives. 
D)  Reduction of false negatives reduces false positives.

Question 5

In a college statistics test, a set of numbers stated to come from a lognormal distribution has a negative number in it. Lognormal distributions are always positive. Which factor is to be considered in making sense of the negative number?

Accepted Answer

A)  interpretation 
B)  plausibility 
C)  measurement 
D)  scope 
A)  interpretation 
B)  plausibility 
C)  measurement 
D)  scope

Question 6

Provide an example of how a topic influences which numbers are plausible for a study on the topic.

Accepted Answer

The topic of a study significantly influ

Question 7

What is of critical importance when researching an abstract concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  define the concept so it could be measured 
B)  provide anecdotes of the concept from real life 
C)  compare the abstract to an actual phenomenon 
D)  scope out the concept in general terms 
A)  define the concept so it could be measured 
B)  provide anecdotes of the concept from real life 
C)  compare the abstract to an actual phenomenon 
D)  scope out the concept in general terms

Question 8

Distinguish between an anecdote and a definition. Provide an example to make this distinction.

Accepted Answer

An anecdote is a short, personal story t

In your own words, describe the process of conceptualization of a topic.

For the research study you outlined in Question 1, discuss the plausibility of numbers in the study and their interpretation. Are there any restrictions on, and limits to, their numeric value?

An undergraduate degree in Pakistan is completed in 3 years, whereas it is completed in 4 years in the United States. Any study comparing the undergraduate degrees between the two countries is difficult due to differences in definition

Which of the following is true with regard to misclassification of cases?

In a college statistics test, a set of numbers stated to come from a lognormal distribution has a negative number in it. Lognormal distributions are always positive. Which factor is to be considered in making sense of the negative number?

Provide an example of how a topic influences which numbers are plausible for a study on the topic.

What is of critical importance when researching an abstract concept?

Distinguish between an anecdote and a definition. Provide an example to make this distinction.

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Measurement

Context

Working With Tables

Working With Charts and Visualizations

Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

Numbers, Comparisons, and Calculations

Distributions and Associations

Bias

Causality

Uncertainty of Numeric Estimates

Communicating Quantitative Research

The Role of Research Methods in Making Sense of Numbers

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Exam 3: Topic and Conceptualization

In your own words, describe the process of conceptualization of a topic.

For the research study you outlined in Question 1, discuss the plausibility of numbers in the study and their interpretation. Are there any restrictions on, and limits to, their numeric value?

An undergraduate degree in Pakistan is completed in 3 years, whereas it is completed in 4 years in the United States. Any study comparing the undergraduate degrees between the two countries is difficult due to differences in definition

Which of the following is true with regard to misclassification of cases?

In a college statistics test, a set of numbers stated to come from a lognormal distribution has a negative number in it. Lognormal distributions are always positive. Which factor is to be considered in making sense of the negative number?

Provide an example of how a topic influences which numbers are plausible for a study on the topic.

What is of critical importance when researching an abstract concept?

Distinguish between an anecdote and a definition. Provide an example to make this distinction.

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Measurement

Context

Working With Tables

Working With Charts and Visualizations

Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

Numbers, Comparisons, and Calculations

Distributions and Associations

Bias

Causality

Uncertainty of Numeric Estimates

Communicating Quantitative Research

The Role of Research Methods in Making Sense of Numbers

Filters