Question 1

In developing a research project, it is okay for a researcher to ignore the literature if he or she has a good reason for doing so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A researcher cannot have a dependent variable without an independent variable and vice versa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Match the following descriptions with the terms
-the variable the researcher is trying to explain

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable 
B)  independent variable 
A)  dependent variable 
B)  independent variable A

Question 4

Match the following descriptions with the terms
-the variable that is manipulated

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable 
B)  independent variable 
A)  dependent variable 
B)  independent variable

Question 5

Another term for independent variable is criterion variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following descriptions with the terms:
-Elements presented in the research question or hypothesis

Accepted Answer

A)  Concept 
B)  Conceptual scheme 
C)  Construct 
D)  Variable 
E)  Operationalization 
A)  Concept 
B)  Conceptual scheme 
C)  Construct 
D)  Variable 
E)  Operationalization

Question 7

Match the following descriptions with the terms:
-achieved when particioants react similarly to data collection procedures

Accepted Answer

A)  reliabilty 
B)  validity 
A)  reliabilty 
B)  validity

Question 8

Explain the necessity of transforming variables into operationalizations.

Accepted Answer

Transforming variables into operationali

Question 9

Match the following descriptions with the terms:
-Specific way of measuring or observing

Accepted Answer

A)  Concept 
B)  Conceptual scheme 
C)  Construct 
D)  Variable 
E)  Operationalization 
A)  Concept 
B)  Conceptual scheme 
C)  Construct 
D)  Variable 
E)  Operationalization

Question 10

Match the following descriptions with the terms:
-The theoretical definition of a concept

Accepted Answer

A)  Concept 
B)  Conceptual scheme 
C)  Construct 
D)  Variable 
E)  Operationalization 
A)  Concept 
B)  Conceptual scheme 
C)  Construct 
D)  Variable 
E)  Operationalization

Question 11

A directional hypothesis is

Accepted Answer

A)  preferable to a null hypothesis. 
B)  preferable to a research question. 
C)  a precise statement indicating the nature and direction of the relationship or difference between the variables. 
D)  states that a difference in either direction is acceptable. 
E)  an operationalization of two more variables. 
A)  preferable to a null hypothesis. 
B)  preferable to a research question. 
C)  a precise statement indicating the nature and direction of the relationship or difference between the variables. 
D)  states that a difference in either direction is acceptable. 
E)  an operationalization of two more variables.

Question 12

Match the following descriptions with the terms
-also known as the antecedent or predictor variable

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable 
B)  independent variable 
A)  dependent variable 
B)  independent variable

Question 13

How do research questions differ from hypotheses? Identify the instances when a researcher would use research questions instead of hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

Research questions and hypotheses serve

Question 14

An independent variable

Accepted Answer

A)  is the operationalization of the dependent variable. 
B)  can be substituted for a dependent variable. 
C)  is also referred to as antecedent, experimental, treatment and causal variable. 
D)  confuses or obscures the effect of one variable on another. 
A)  is the operationalization of the dependent variable. 
B)  can be substituted for a dependent variable. 
C)  is also referred to as antecedent, experimental, treatment and causal variable. 
D)  confuses or obscures the effect of one variable on another.

Question 15

A null hypothesis

Accepted Answer

A)  is explicitly stated in a research article. 
B)  is the basis of the statistical test. 
C)  provides another alternative in addition to the research hypothesis. 
D)  is the statement of no relationship or relationship between the variables. 
E)  both b and d 
A)  is explicitly stated in a research article. 
B)  is the basis of the statistical test. 
C)  provides another alternative in addition to the research hypothesis. 
D)  is the statement of no relationship or relationship between the variables. 
E)  both b and d

Question 16

Match the following descriptions with the terms:
-achieved when the measurment measured what was intended

Accepted Answer

A)  reliabilty 
B)  validity 
A)  reliabilty 
B)  validity

Question 17

Reliability and validity are similar concepts. It is only necessary for a researcher to demonstrate that one of these is present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following descriptions with the terms
-is changed or influenced by another variable

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable 
B)  independent variable 
A)  dependent variable 
B)  independent variable

Question 19

Match the following descriptions with the terms:
-An abstract way of thinking that helps us group together those things that are similar to one another

Accepted Answer

A)  Concept 
B)  Conceptual scheme 
C)  Construct 
D)  Variable 
E)  Operationalization 
A)  Concept 
B)  Conceptual scheme 
C)  Construct 
D)  Variable 
E)  Operationalization

Question 20

Describe the advantages and limitations of quantitative research.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative research has several advant

In developing a research project, it is okay for a researcher to ignore the literature if he or she has a good reason for doing so.

A researcher cannot have a dependent variable without an independent variable and vice versa.

Match the following descriptions with the terms -the variable the researcher is trying to explain

Match the following descriptions with the terms -the variable that is manipulated

Another term for independent variable is criterion variable.

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -Elements presented in the research question or hypothesis

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -achieved when particioants react similarly to data collection procedures

Explain the necessity of transforming variables into operationalizations.

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -Specific way of measuring or observing

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -The theoretical definition of a concept

A directional hypothesis is

Match the following descriptions with the terms -also known as the antecedent or predictor variable

How do research questions differ from hypotheses? Identify the instances when a researcher would use research questions instead of hypotheses.

An independent variable

A null hypothesis

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -achieved when the measurment measured what was intended

Reliability and validity are similar concepts. It is only necessary for a researcher to demonstrate that one of these is present.

Match the following descriptions with the terms -is changed or influenced by another variable

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -An abstract way of thinking that helps us group together those things that are similar to one another

Describe the advantages and limitations of quantitative research.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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Exam 4: Introduction to Quantitative Research

In developing a research project, it is okay for a researcher to ignore the literature if he or she has a good reason for doing so.

A researcher cannot have a dependent variable without an independent variable and vice versa.

Match the following descriptions with the terms -the variable the researcher is trying to explain

Match the following descriptions with the terms -the variable that is manipulated

Another term for independent variable is criterion variable.

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -Elements presented in the research question or hypothesis

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -achieved when particioants react similarly to data collection procedures

Explain the necessity of transforming variables into operationalizations.

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -Specific way of measuring or observing

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -The theoretical definition of a concept

A directional hypothesis is

Match the following descriptions with the terms -also known as the antecedent or predictor variable

How do research questions differ from hypotheses? Identify the instances when a researcher would use research questions instead of hypotheses.

An independent variable

A null hypothesis

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -achieved when the measurment measured what was intended

Reliability and validity are similar concepts. It is only necessary for a researcher to demonstrate that one of these is present.

Match the following descriptions with the terms -is changed or influenced by another variable

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -An abstract way of thinking that helps us group together those things that are similar to one another

Describe the advantages and limitations of quantitative research.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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