Question 1

What is a Likert scale?

Accepted Answer

A five- or seven-step scale expressing various degrees of agreement or disagreement with a statement.

Question 2

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-The precise meaning of the variables involved in a research study.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale H

Question 3

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-Research yielding language-based data than can be summarized.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale G

Question 4

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-Research yielding numerical data that can be organized and analyzed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Question 5

What does a researcher mean when he/she speaks of a project's methodology?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What does a researcher mean when he/she...

Question 6

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-The way one goes about investigating communication phenomena in a research study.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Question 7

Why are research questions that are answered either "Yes" or "No" often seen as inadequate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why are research questions that are answered...

Question 8

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-A variable that can be both measured and manipulated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Question 9

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-Similar, consistent results in the measurement of variables in a research study.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Question 10

Explain the difference between reliability and validity in the measurement of variables in a research study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference between reliability and validity...

Question 11

A systems view looks at the world in what specific way?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A systems view looks at the world...

Question 12

Why do postmodernists believe traditional research practices must be changed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why do postmodernists believe traditional research practices...

Question 13

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-Measurement in a research study that gives results that are both true and accurate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Question 14

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-A five- or seven-step response option expressing various degrees of agreement or disagreement with a declarative statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Question 15

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-The item or phenomenon being measured in a research study.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Question 16

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-A way to look at the world in terms of its interrelated and interdependent nature.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Systems view 
E)  Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

What is a Likert scale?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The precise meaning of the variables involved in a research study.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Research yielding language-based data than can be summarized.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Research yielding numerical data that can be organized and analyzed.

What does a researcher mean when he/she speaks of a project's methodology?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The way one goes about investigating communication phenomena in a research study.

Why are research questions that are answered either "Yes" or "No" often seen as inadequate?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A variable that can be both measured and manipulated.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Similar, consistent results in the measurement of variables in a research study.

Explain the difference between reliability and validity in the measurement of variables in a research study.

A systems view looks at the world in what specific way?

Why do postmodernists believe traditional research practices must be changed?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Measurement in a research study that gives results that are both true and accurate.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A five- or seven-step response option expressing various degrees of agreement or disagreement with a declarative statement.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The item or phenomenon being measured in a research study.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A way to look at the world in terms of its interrelated and interdependent nature.

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What is a Likert scale?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The precise meaning of the variables involved in a research study.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Research yielding language-based data than can be summarized.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Research yielding numerical data that can be organized and analyzed.

What does a researcher mean when he/she speaks of a project's methodology?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The way one goes about investigating communication phenomena in a research study.

Why are research questions that are answered either "Yes" or "No" often seen as inadequate?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A variable that can be both measured and manipulated.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Similar, consistent results in the measurement of variables in a research study.

Explain the difference between reliability and validity in the measurement of variables in a research study.

A systems view looks at the world in what specific way?

Why do postmodernists believe traditional research practices must be changed?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Measurement in a research study that gives results that are both true and accurate.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A five- or seven-step response option expressing various degrees of agreement or disagreement with a declarative statement.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The item or phenomenon being measured in a research study.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A way to look at the world in terms of its interrelated and interdependent nature.

Welcome

Understanding Culture and Research

Designing a Research Study

Focus Group Research

Survey Reseearch

Oral History

Text Analysis

Feminist Methodology

Internet and Social Media Research

Writing Style

Report Format

Filters