Question 1

Scientific research does not help policymakers or public administrator in developing policies or practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When researchers try to develop a theory or generate a hypothesis, they use

Accepted Answer

A)  deductive reasoning. 
B)  inductive reasoning. 
C)  explorative research. 
D)  descriptive research. 
A)  deductive reasoning. 
B)  inductive reasoning. 
C)  explorative research. 
D)  descriptive research.

Question 3

In __________ research, researchers consider the data first and then develop a theory to explain the phenomenon they observe.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In __________ research, researchers consider the data...

Question 4

Quantitative research methods deals with

Accepted Answer

A)  data. 
B)  numbers. 
C)  statistics. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  data. 
B)  numbers. 
C)  statistics. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

_____________ examines all sources of knowledge, and deals with how it is we know what we know.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ examines all sources of knowledge, and...

Question 6

The elimination of other rival causal factors that can influence the change in a given cause-and-effect relationship is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  concomitant variation. 
B)  temporal sequencing. 
C)  nonspuriousness. 
D)  direction of change. 
A)  concomitant variation. 
B)  temporal sequencing. 
C)  nonspuriousness. 
D)  direction of change.

Question 7

The basis for knowledge derived from the use of science is __________, which is a method for using precise empirical observations to confirm or deny rules that can predict human behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basis for knowledge derived from the...

Question 8

Government entities are more likely to fund quantitative research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Causality can be established when concomitant variation, temporal sequencing, and the elimination of other rival causal factors are all satisfied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A cause in one cause-and-effect relationship cannot be an effect in another relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is false regarding who conducts research?

Accepted Answer

A)  In-house research refers to studies conducted by a person within the organization. 
B)  Hired-hand research is conducted by a person external to the organization, but paid by the organization. 
C)  Third-party research is conducted by a personal external to the organization and paid by means outside the organization. 
D)  It is not really important who conducts the research as long as it is conducted. 
A)  In-house research refers to studies conducted by a person within the organization. 
B)  Hired-hand research is conducted by a person external to the organization, but paid by the organization. 
C)  Third-party research is conducted by a personal external to the organization and paid by means outside the organization. 
D)  It is not really important who conducts the research as long as it is conducted.

Question 12

With respect to the distinction of who conducts research, __________ means the conclusions are founded on careful observation rather than personal basis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With respect to the distinction of who...

Question 13

Quantitative research relies on statistics, positivism, and scientific methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________ relationship refers to a case when the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable also increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive 
B)  Inverse 
C)  Quantitative 
D)  Qualitative 
A)  Positive 
B)  Inverse 
C)  Quantitative 
D)  Qualitative

Question 15

The differences between quantitative research and qualitative research exclude

Accepted Answer

A)  the importance of literature review. 
B)  how data are collected. 
C)  how data are analyzed. 
D)  underlying theoretical basis of the study. 
A)  the importance of literature review. 
B)  how data are collected. 
C)  how data are analyzed. 
D)  underlying theoretical basis of the study.

Question 16

__________ research is conducted in an attempt to describe a problem, policy, or program.

Accepted Answer

A)  Explorative 
B)  Descriptive 
C)  Explanatory 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Explorative 
B)  Descriptive 
C)  Explanatory 
D)  Evaluation

Question 17

What can be defined as research that is concerned with extending the knowledge base and can focus on testing theories that explain social problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inductive research 
B)  Quantitative research 
C)  Applied research 
D)  Basic research 
A)  Inductive research 
B)  Quantitative research 
C)  Applied research 
D)  Basic research

Question 18

Which of the following can be an example of basic research?

Accepted Answer

A)  When a researcher assists the local sheriff with controlling drug-related crimes 
B)  When the National Aeronautics and Space Administration developed Velcro 
C)  When a researcher conducted research to reduce police use of unnecessary force 
D)  All of the above 
A)  When a researcher assists the local sheriff with controlling drug-related crimes 
B)  When the National Aeronautics and Space Administration developed Velcro 
C)  When a researcher conducted research to reduce police use of unnecessary force 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

Among explorative, descriptive, and explanatory research, explanatory research is the most common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Inductive research goes from the __________ to the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific; general 
B)  general; specific 
C)  top; bottom 
D)  bottom; top 
A)  specific; general 
B)  general; specific 
C)  top; bottom 
D)  bottom; top

Scientific research does not help policymakers or public administrator in developing policies or practices.

When researchers try to develop a theory or generate a hypothesis, they use

In __________ research, researchers consider the data first and then develop a theory to explain the phenomenon they observe.

Quantitative research methods deals with

_____________ examines all sources of knowledge, and deals with how it is we know what we know.

The elimination of other rival causal factors that can influence the change in a given cause-and-effect relationship is related to

The basis for knowledge derived from the use of science is __________, which is a method for using precise empirical observations to confirm or deny rules that can predict human behavior.

Government entities are more likely to fund quantitative research.

Causality can be established when concomitant variation, temporal sequencing, and the elimination of other rival causal factors are all satisfied.

A cause in one cause-and-effect relationship cannot be an effect in another relationship.

Which of the following is false regarding who conducts research?

With respect to the distinction of who conducts research, __________ means the conclusions are founded on careful observation rather than personal basis.

Quantitative research relies on statistics, positivism, and scientific methods.

__________ relationship refers to a case when the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable also increases.

The differences between quantitative research and qualitative research exclude

__________ research is conducted in an attempt to describe a problem, policy, or program.

What can be defined as research that is concerned with extending the knowledge base and can focus on testing theories that explain social problems?

Which of the following can be an example of basic research?

Among explorative, descriptive, and explanatory research, explanatory research is the most common.

Inductive research goes from the to the .

The Stages of Research: A General Overview

Research Ethics

Validity and Reliability: Threats to Research Integrity

Qualitative Research Strategies

Research Designs and Survey Research

Mixed Methods

Sampling Strategies

Elementary and Intermediate Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Beyond Research: An Aid to Writing Success

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Exam 1: Why Research at All

Scientific research does not help policymakers or public administrator in developing policies or practices.

When researchers try to develop a theory or generate a hypothesis, they use

In __________ research, researchers consider the data first and then develop a theory to explain the phenomenon they observe.

Quantitative research methods deals with

_____________ examines all sources of knowledge, and deals with how it is we know what we know.

The elimination of other rival causal factors that can influence the change in a given cause-and-effect relationship is related to

The basis for knowledge derived from the use of science is __________, which is a method for using precise empirical observations to confirm or deny rules that can predict human behavior.

Government entities are more likely to fund quantitative research.

Causality can be established when concomitant variation, temporal sequencing, and the elimination of other rival causal factors are all satisfied.

A cause in one cause-and-effect relationship cannot be an effect in another relationship.

Which of the following is false regarding who conducts research?

With respect to the distinction of who conducts research, __________ means the conclusions are founded on careful observation rather than personal basis.

Quantitative research relies on statistics, positivism, and scientific methods.

__________ relationship refers to a case when the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable also increases.

The differences between quantitative research and qualitative research exclude

__________ research is conducted in an attempt to describe a problem, policy, or program.

What can be defined as research that is concerned with extending the knowledge base and can focus on testing theories that explain social problems?

Which of the following can be an example of basic research?

Among explorative, descriptive, and explanatory research, explanatory research is the most common.

Inductive research goes from the __________ to the __________.

The Stages of Research: A General Overview

Research Ethics

Validity and Reliability: Threats to Research Integrity

Qualitative Research Strategies

Research Designs and Survey Research

Mixed Methods

Sampling Strategies

Elementary and Intermediate Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Beyond Research: An Aid to Writing Success

Filters

Inductive research goes from the to the .