Question 1

The second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

Accepted Answer

A) The secondary framework, 
B) The theoretical framework. 
C) The key framework. 
D) The critical framework. 
A) The secondary framework, 
B) The theoretical framework. 
C) The key framework. 
D) The critical framework.

Question 2

The concept of validity in research is:

Accepted Answer

A) Assured when the college confers a qualification on the student. 
B) Guaranteed when ethical approval has been secured for the research. 
C) Highly problematic in most research projects. 
D) A question of how logical, truthful, robust, sound, reasonable, meaningful and useful the research is. 
A) Assured when the college confers a qualification on the student. 
B) Guaranteed when ethical approval has been secured for the research. 
C) Highly problematic in most research projects. 
D) A question of how logical, truthful, robust, sound, reasonable, meaningful and useful the research is.

Question 3

What is the first step in the research process?

Accepted Answer

The first step in the research process i

Question 4

The conceptual framework of the research project:

Accepted Answer

A) Contains a lot of ideas for the research project. 
B) Is the model of the research project that the researcher develops. 
C) Is the plan the researcher develops to guide the research. 
D) Contains all of the key concepts in the research and a statement of the methodology to be used in the research. 
A) Contains a lot of ideas for the research project. 
B) Is the model of the research project that the researcher develops. 
C) Is the plan the researcher develops to guide the research. 
D) Contains all of the key concepts in the research and a statement of the methodology to be used in the research.

Question 5

The well-conceptualised research statement or question is the conceptual framework for the research project. On this framework rest the other three frameworks in the four frameworks approach to the research project, the theoretical framework, the methodological framework and the analytical framework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A key concept is:

Accepted Answer

A) A brilliant idea. 
B) A thought that facilitates the researcher in completing the research project. 
C) A key idea, a key word or a key phrase in the research project. 
D) An idea that opens up the research project. 
A) A brilliant idea. 
B) A thought that facilitates the researcher in completing the research project. 
C) A key idea, a key word or a key phrase in the research project. 
D) An idea that opens up the research project.

Question 7

Triangulation in research calls for:

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A) The use of triangles whenever possible. 
B) The development of triads among research populations. 
C) More than one approach to answering the research question, more than one approach to responding to the research statement. 
D) The use of three research questions in the research project. 
A) The use of triangles whenever possible. 
B) The development of triads among research populations. 
C) More than one approach to answering the research question, more than one approach to responding to the research statement. 
D) The use of three research questions in the research project.

Question 8

The theoretical framework is the second framework in the four
frameworks approach to the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The temporal span of the research project is:

Accepted Answer

A) The time it takes to design, carry out and complete the research. 
B) The width of the thesis or the report of the research. 
C) The way in which time flies by when one is working on a research project. 
D) The temporary nature of the research endeavour. 
A) The time it takes to design, carry out and complete the research. 
B) The width of the thesis or the report of the research. 
C) The way in which time flies by when one is working on a research project. 
D) The temporary nature of the research endeavour.

Question 10

The conceptual framework for the research project can be stated:

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A) As a research statement or as a research question. 
B) At the beginning, the middle or the end of the research project. 
C) And it can be accepted or rejected. 
D) In terms of the social world. 
A) As a research statement or as a research question. 
B) At the beginning, the middle or the end of the research project. 
C) And it can be accepted or rejected. 
D) In terms of the social world.

Question 11

The term reliabiltiy in research relates to:

Accepted Answer

A) How reliable the researcher is. 
B) The dependability of the research, to the degree to which the research can be repeated while obtaining consistent results. 
C) The propensity of the researcher to keep appointments. 
D) The regular and sustained engagement of the researcher with the research. 
A) How reliable the researcher is. 
B) The dependability of the research, to the degree to which the research can be repeated while obtaining consistent results. 
C) The propensity of the researcher to keep appointments. 
D) The regular and sustained engagement of the researcher with the research.

Question 12

When you have decided on the broad area within which you want to situate your research project :

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A) You can begin to gather data. 
B) The first step is to develop a simple research statement which clearly expresses your idea for your research project. 
C) You have your research project. 
D) You can begin to test hypotheses. 
A) You can begin to gather data. 
B) The first step is to develop a simple research statement which clearly expresses your idea for your research project. 
C) You have your research project. 
D) You can begin to test hypotheses.

Question 13

There are very many software packages available to help in carrying out research and there are very many ways in which the internet can be used in the research process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is important to develop a research project with a good fit. This means:

Accepted Answer

A) That the researcher and the research project must fit well together. 
B) That the research project must fit well into the time allowed for it. 
C) That the researcher can fit the project in with all of the other tasks and assignments s/he is charged with completing. 
D) That each aspect of the research projects fits well, is congruent, with every other aspect of the research project. 
A) That the researcher and the research project must fit well together. 
B) That the research project must fit well into the time allowed for it. 
C) That the researcher can fit the project in with all of the other tasks and assignments s/he is charged with completing. 
D) That each aspect of the research projects fits well, is congruent, with every other aspect of the research project.

Question 15

The first framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

Accepted Answer

A) The conceptual framework. 
B) The primary framework. 
C) The initial framework. 
D) The starter framework. 
A) The conceptual framework. 
B) The primary framework. 
C) The initial framework. 
D) The starter framework.

Question 16

What is the research statement or question?

Accepted Answer

A) The research statement or question details the research project. It contains all of the key concepts in the research, and a statement of the methodology to be used in the research 
B) It is the aim and objectives of the research. 
C) It details the cost of the research. 
D) It is the response the researcher makes to enquiries about the research. 
A) The research statement or question details the research project. It contains all of the key concepts in the research, and a statement of the methodology to be used in the research 
B) It is the aim and objectives of the research. 
C) It details the cost of the research. 
D) It is the response the researcher makes to enquiries about the research.

Question 17

The research statement is:

Accepted Answer

A) Useful to researchers using advanced computerised technologies. 
B) Necessary only for research carried out In laboratory conditions. 
C) Developed by teams of researchers working together. 
D) A simple statement of the research project. 
A) Useful to researchers using advanced computerised technologies. 
B) Necessary only for research carried out In laboratory conditions. 
C) Developed by teams of researchers working together. 
D) A simple statement of the research project.

Question 18

The ability to generate ideas for research projects:

Accepted Answer

A) Is one of the five basic skills required by every researcher. 
B) Is quite difficult to develop. 
C) Is a special ability that only very few researchers have. 
D) Is a skill researchers develop after years of training. 
A) Is one of the five basic skills required by every researcher. 
B) Is quite difficult to develop. 
C) Is a special ability that only very few researchers have. 
D) Is a skill researchers develop after years of training.

Question 19

A sample literature review is the same as a literature review, just shorter. The length of the literature review, and the sample literature review, depends on the requirements of the programme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A research project is researchable if:

Accepted Answer

A) You have the time and money (if any money is required) and access to the data necessary to carry out the research. 
B) You have permission to do it. 
C) If you have the energy necessary to complete it. 
D) You decide to commit your resources to it. 
A) You have the time and money (if any money is required) and access to the data necessary to carry out the research. 
B) You have permission to do it. 
C) If you have the energy necessary to complete it. 
D) You decide to commit your resources to it.

The second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

The concept of validity in research is:

What is the first step in the research process?

The conceptual framework of the research project:

A key concept is:

Triangulation in research calls for:

The theoretical framework is the second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

The temporal span of the research project is:

The conceptual framework for the research project can be stated:

The term reliabiltiy in research relates to:

When you have decided on the broad area within which you want to situate your research project :

There are very many software packages available to help in carrying out research and there are very many ways in which the internet can be used in the research process.

It is important to develop a research project with a good fit. This means:

The first framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

What is the research statement or question?

The research statement is:

The ability to generate ideas for research projects:

A sample literature review is the same as a literature review, just shorter. The length of the literature review, and the sample literature review, depends on the requirements of the programme.

A research project is researchable if:

Introducing Business Research

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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Exam 2: Developing Research Skills

The second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

The concept of validity in research is:

What is the first step in the research process?

The conceptual framework of the research project:

A key concept is:

Triangulation in research calls for:

The theoretical framework is the second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

The temporal span of the research project is:

The conceptual framework for the research project can be stated:

The term reliabiltiy in research relates to:

When you have decided on the broad area within which you want to situate your research project :

There are very many software packages available to help in carrying out research and there are very many ways in which the internet can be used in the research process.

It is important to develop a research project with a good fit. This means:

The first framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

What is the research statement or question?

The research statement is:

The ability to generate ideas for research projects:

A sample literature review is the same as a literature review, just shorter. The length of the literature review, and the sample literature review, depends on the requirements of the programme.

A research project is researchable if:

Introducing Business Research

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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