Question 1

Developing the formal background for a research project involves

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A)  reflecting on one's personal life experiences. 
B)  conducting a literature review on the topic of the project. 
C)  working solely from your current knowledge base to develop a hypothesis. 
D)  avoiding being distracted by investigating theories other than the one that is the basis of your research. 
A)  reflecting on one's personal life experiences. 
B)  conducting a literature review on the topic of the project. 
C)  working solely from your current knowledge base to develop a hypothesis. 
D)  avoiding being distracted by investigating theories other than the one that is the basis of your research. B

Question 2

Explain the ways in which the processes of literature reviewing and study development are interdependent.

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The processes of literature reviewing and study development are highly interdependent because they both inform and shape each other.

Literature reviewing involves gathering and analyzing existing research and scholarly articles related to the topic of study. This process helps researchers to understand the current state of knowledge in their field, identify gaps in the existing literature, and formulate research questions.

On the other hand, study development involves designing and planning the research study, including determining the research methodology, data collection methods, and analysis techniques.

Literature reviewing informs study development by providing the necessary background information and theoretical framework for the study. It helps researchers to refine their research questions, develop hypotheses, and choose appropriate research methods based on the existing literature.

Conversely, study development also influences the literature reviewing process. As researchers design their study, they may identify specific areas of literature that need to be reviewed more thoroughly or find new research questions that need to be addressed in the existing literature.

In this way, literature reviewing and study development are interconnected and dependent on each other. They work together to ensure that the research study is well-informed, relevant, and contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field.

Question 3

Although computerized literature searches (such as those done using PsycINFO) can save time,

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A)  only the journals you specify are searched, so you might miss relevant articles. 
B)  unless you construct a search strategy very carefully, a lot of the articles you find will not be relevant to your research. 
C)  they include only journal articles that are available at one's own university library. 
D)  the results of computerized searches often do not provide the information needed to find an article. 
A)  only the journals you specify are searched, so you might miss relevant articles. 
B)  unless you construct a search strategy very carefully, a lot of the articles you find will not be relevant to your research. 
C)  they include only journal articles that are available at one's own university library. 
D)  the results of computerized searches often do not provide the information needed to find an article. B

Question 4

As a general rule, one should NOT conduct a replication study

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A)  if the hypothesis tested in the original research was important. 
B)  if the generalizability of a finding is in doubt. 
C)  if there is a large body of evidence supporting the original outcome. 
D)  ever: replication research is not worth the effort. 
A)  if the hypothesis tested in the original research was important. 
B)  if the generalizability of a finding is in doubt. 
C)  if there is a large body of evidence supporting the original outcome. 
D)  ever: replication research is not worth the effort.

Question 5

Distinguish between primary and secondary sources for a literature review. Give an example of each.

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In the context of a literature review, p

Question 6

What is a research hypothesis? Give an example, based on your research interests.

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A research hypothesis is a specific, tes

Question 7

Rosa has an idea for a thesis project but thinks she should do something related to her advisor's line of research rather than follow her own idea. The BEST thing for Rosa to do in this situation is to

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A)  consult with her advisor to clarify what is expected of her. 
B)  work only on her advisor's project, putting her own interests on hold. 
C)  work independently on her thesis. 
D)  not do a thesis. 
A)  consult with her advisor to clarify what is expected of her. 
B)  work only on her advisor's project, putting her own interests on hold. 
C)  work independently on her thesis. 
D)  not do a thesis.

Question 8

A successful direct replication ________ the principle tested in the original research.

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A)  limits 
B)  supports 
C)  supports and extends 
D)  weakens support for 
A)  limits 
B)  supports 
C)  supports and extends 
D)  weakens support for

Question 9

If you need information about a study that was not included in the published research report (such as a copy of a measure) you should

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A)  do nothing; there is no way to obtain that information. 
B)  contact the author of the report to ask for the information you need. 
C)  contact the editor of the journal in which the report appeared to ask for the information you need. 
D)  contact the publisher of the journal in which the report appeared to ask for the information you need. 
A)  do nothing; there is no way to obtain that information. 
B)  contact the author of the report to ask for the information you need. 
C)  contact the editor of the journal in which the report appeared to ask for the information you need. 
D)  contact the publisher of the journal in which the report appeared to ask for the information you need.

Question 10

What types of information should you look for in a literature review?

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In a literature review, you should look

Question 11

Problems associated with secondary sources include that

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A)  they may omit information that might be useful to you when describing studies. 
B)  they sometimes provide inaccurate descriptions of the results of the research they discuss. 
C)  they may over-simplify the results of research. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  they may omit information that might be useful to you when describing studies. 
B)  they sometimes provide inaccurate descriptions of the results of the research they discuss. 
C)  they may over-simplify the results of research. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 12

Consider the interrelationship between the type of independent variable and the type of dependent variable examined in applied research. Which combination is most likely to result in useful findings? Which combination is least likely to do so?

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The interrelationship between the type o

Question 13

The research hypothesis in a study

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A)  is expressed in terms of the results of the statistical tests to be used. 
B)  states an expectation about the relationship between two variables. 
C)  is unrelated to the study's statistical hypothesis. 
D)  should be stated in as general a manner as possible. 
A)  is expressed in terms of the results of the statistical tests to be used. 
B)  states an expectation about the relationship between two variables. 
C)  is unrelated to the study's statistical hypothesis. 
D)  should be stated in as general a manner as possible.

Question 14

What are theory maps and why are they useful?

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Theory maps, also known as conceptual fr

Question 15

Describe the process of refining a research topic into a research question.

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Refining a research topic into a researc

Question 16

Describe two library research tools that can be used to conduct a literature review.

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Two library research tools that can be u

Question 17

In the context of literature reviews, what is the grey literature? Give two examples of the type of research reports that appears in the grey literature.

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In the context of literature reviews, "g

Question 18

Which of the following types of information should be part of a literature review for a proposed study?

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A)  information about aspects of your research question that have not yet been fully addressed 
B)  reliable and valid operational definitions of the variables you plan to use in your research 
C)  the types of statistical tests that are appropriate for the kinds of data you will collect 
D)  all of the above 
A)  information about aspects of your research question that have not yet been fully addressed 
B)  reliable and valid operational definitions of the variables you plan to use in your research 
C)  the types of statistical tests that are appropriate for the kinds of data you will collect 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

An advantage of journal articles over many other sources of information is that

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A)  the information published in journal articles has been reviewed for accuracy by experts. 
B)  all journal articles meet the criteria for being primary sources of information. 
C)  they are generally written in non-technical language and are therefore easy to understand. 
D)  they extensively discuss the strengths and limitations of all the research and theories relevant to a topic. 
A)  the information published in journal articles has been reviewed for accuracy by experts. 
B)  all journal articles meet the criteria for being primary sources of information. 
C)  they are generally written in non-technical language and are therefore easy to understand. 
D)  they extensively discuss the strengths and limitations of all the research and theories relevant to a topic.

Question 20

The term boundary conditions refers to the

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A)  conditions or situations under which an effect operates. 
B)  extent to which a given theory can produce testable hypotheses. 
C)  upper and lower limits of a given study's level of internal validity. 
D)  extent to which available resources limit the kinds of hypotheses that a researcher can test. 
A)  conditions or situations under which an effect operates. 
B)  extent to which a given theory can produce testable hypotheses. 
C)  upper and lower limits of a given study's level of internal validity. 
D)  extent to which available resources limit the kinds of hypotheses that a researcher can test.

Developing the formal background for a research project involves

Explain the ways in which the processes of literature reviewing and study development are interdependent.

Although computerized literature searches (such as those done using PsycINFO) can save time,

As a general rule, one should NOT conduct a replication study

Distinguish between primary and secondary sources for a literature review. Give an example of each.

What is a research hypothesis? Give an example, based on your research interests.

Rosa has an idea for a thesis project but thinks she should do something related to her advisor's line of research rather than follow her own idea. The BEST thing for Rosa to do in this situation is to

A successful direct replication ________ the principle tested in the original research.

If you need information about a study that was not included in the published research report (such as a copy of a measure) you should

What types of information should you look for in a literature review?

Problems associated with secondary sources include that

Consider the interrelationship between the type of independent variable and the type of dependent variable examined in applied research. Which combination is most likely to result in useful findings? Which combination is least likely to do so?

The research hypothesis in a study

What are theory maps and why are they useful?

Describe the process of refining a research topic into a research question.

Describe two library research tools that can be used to conduct a literature review.

In the context of literature reviews, what is the grey literature? Give two examples of the type of research reports that appears in the grey literature.

Which of the following types of information should be part of a literature review for a proposed study?

An advantage of journal articles over many other sources of information is that

The term boundary conditions refers to the

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Developing a Measurement Strategy

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters

Exam 5: Formulating a Research Question

Developing the formal background for a research project involves

Explain the ways in which the processes of literature reviewing and study development are interdependent.

Although computerized literature searches (such as those done using PsycINFO) can save time,

As a general rule, one should NOT conduct a replication study

Distinguish between primary and secondary sources for a literature review. Give an example of each.

What is a research hypothesis? Give an example, based on your research interests.

Rosa has an idea for a thesis project but thinks she should do something related to her advisor's line of research rather than follow her own idea. The BEST thing for Rosa to do in this situation is to

A successful direct replication ________ the principle tested in the original research.

If you need information about a study that was not included in the published research report (such as a copy of a measure) you should

What types of information should you look for in a literature review?

Problems associated with secondary sources include that

Consider the interrelationship between the type of independent variable and the type of dependent variable examined in applied research. Which combination is most likely to result in useful findings? Which combination is least likely to do so?

The research hypothesis in a study

What are theory maps and why are they useful?

Describe the process of refining a research topic into a research question.

Describe two library research tools that can be used to conduct a literature review.

In the context of literature reviews, what is the grey literature? Give two examples of the type of research reports that appears in the grey literature.

Which of the following types of information should be part of a literature review for a proposed study?

An advantage of journal articles over many other sources of information is that

The term boundary conditions refers to the

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Developing a Measurement Strategy

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters