Question 1

All research carried out in an academic setting is embedded in theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Within a framework of positivism reality is:

Accepted Answer

A) Singular, objectives and apart from participants. 
B) Multiple. 
C) Social constructed. 
D) Variously interpreted. 
A) Singular, objectives and apart from participants. 
B) Multiple. 
C) Social constructed. 
D) Variously interpreted. A

Question 3

Every theory is made up of a number of:

Accepted Answer

A) Statistics 
B) Concepts. 
C) Numbers. 
D) Conceptual frameworks. 
A) Statistics 
B) Concepts. 
C) Numbers. 
D) Conceptual frameworks. B

Question 4

Every research project is underpinned by:

Accepted Answer

A) A couple of staples or a very strong paper clip. 
B) A philosophical framework which evidences the world view within which the research is situated. 
C) The model of the research process. 
D) The four frameworks approach to the research project. 
A) A couple of staples or a very strong paper clip. 
B) A philosophical framework which evidences the world view within which the research is situated. 
C) The model of the research process. 
D) The four frameworks approach to the research project.

Question 5

Questions of ontology are :

Accepted Answer

A) Quite difficult questions to answer. 
B) Questions about the methodology to be used in the research project. 
C) Questions about the data gathering methods to be used. 
D) Questions about the nature of reality. 
A) Quite difficult questions to answer. 
B) Questions about the methodology to be used in the research project. 
C) Questions about the data gathering methods to be used. 
D) Questions about the nature of reality.

Question 6

Positivism holds that:

Accepted Answer

A) It is important to be positive throughout the experience of the research project. 
B) The researcher should be positive that they have the knowledge necessary to carry out the research. 
C) There is one objective reality; reality is singular and separate from consciousness. 
D) All knowledge is a matter of interpretation. 
A) It is important to be positive throughout the experience of the research project. 
B) The researcher should be positive that they have the knowledge necessary to carry out the research. 
C) There is one objective reality; reality is singular and separate from consciousness. 
D) All knowledge is a matter of interpretation.

Question 7

The philosophical framework functionalism relates to the way in which society is structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The five basic elements of the research process are:

Accepted Answer

A) The aim, the objectives, the literature review, the methodology and the methods. 
B) The researcher, the population, the sample, the sampling method and the data. 
C) The researcher diary, the ethics of the research, the four frameworks approach, data and data analysis. 
D) Theoretical perspective, ontology, epistemology, methodology and methods. 
A) The aim, the objectives, the literature review, the methodology and the methods. 
B) The researcher, the population, the sample, the sampling method and the data. 
C) The researcher diary, the ethics of the research, the four frameworks approach, data and data analysis. 
D) Theoretical perspective, ontology, epistemology, methodology and methods.

Question 9

The issue of fit in the context of the research project means that:

Accepted Answer

A) All the different aspects of the research project should fit together. 
B) That the research project should fit with all of the other assignments the student is required to complete. 
C) That the researcher should be able to fit the research into their schedule. 
D) That the data collection methods should fit into the time allowed for data gathering. 
A) All the different aspects of the research project should fit together. 
B) That the research project should fit with all of the other assignments the student is required to complete. 
C) That the researcher should be able to fit the research into their schedule. 
D) That the data collection methods should fit into the time allowed for data gathering.

Question 10

Every aspect of the research project, as it is designed by the researcher, should fit with the philosophical framework within which the research project is situated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Constructivists hold that individuals and groups construct in part their own realities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Feminism is a philosophical framework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All research is embedded in theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All research is about the generation of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Theory is of the most fundamental importance in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ontology relates to the nature of reality, to the study of the nature of being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There is no debate over the nature of reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Define positivism, social constructionism and interpretivism.

Accepted Answer

Positivism: Positivism holds that

Question 19

Qualitative data is:

Accepted Answer

A) Numerical data. 
B) Non numerical data, data that represent feelings, thoughts, ideas, understandings. 
C) Data in the form of graphs and charts. 
D) Data in the form of numbers. 
A) Numerical data. 
B) Non numerical data, data that represent feelings, thoughts, ideas, understandings. 
C) Data in the form of graphs and charts. 
D) Data in the form of numbers.

Question 20

The researcher makes a contribution to knowledge by:

Accepted Answer

A) Knitting their research into the body of knowledge in the area within which they have situated the research project. 
B) Completing the research project. 
C) Using the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
D) Learning the model of the research process off by heart. 
A) Knitting their research into the body of knowledge in the area within which they have situated the research project. 
B) Completing the research project. 
C) Using the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
D) Learning the model of the research process off by heart.

All research carried out in an academic setting is embedded in theory.

Within a framework of positivism reality is:

Every theory is made up of a number of:

Every research project is underpinned by:

Questions of ontology are :

Positivism holds that:

The philosophical framework functionalism relates to the way in which society is structured.

The five basic elements of the research process are:

The issue of fit in the context of the research project means that:

Every aspect of the research project, as it is designed by the researcher, should fit with the philosophical framework within which the research project is situated.

Constructivists hold that individuals and groups construct in part their own realities.

Feminism is a philosophical framework.

All research is embedded in theory.

All research is about the generation of knowledge.

Theory is of the most fundamental importance in research.

Ontology relates to the nature of reality, to the study of the nature of being.

There is no debate over the nature of reality.

Define positivism, social constructionism and interpretivism.

Qualitative data is:

The researcher makes a contribution to knowledge by:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

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 4: Understanding Research Philosophy

All research carried out in an academic setting is embedded in theory.

Within a framework of positivism reality is:

Every theory is made up of a number of:

Every research project is underpinned by:

Questions of ontology are :

Positivism holds that:

The philosophical framework functionalism relates to the way in which society is structured.

The five basic elements of the research process are:

The issue of fit in the context of the research project means that:

Every aspect of the research project, as it is designed by the researcher, should fit with the philosophical framework within which the research project is situated.

Constructivists hold that individuals and groups construct in part their own realities.

Feminism is a philosophical framework.

All research is embedded in theory.

All research is about the generation of knowledge.

Theory is of the most fundamental importance in research.

Ontology relates to the nature of reality, to the study of the nature of being.

There is no debate over the nature of reality.

Define positivism, social constructionism and interpretivism.

Qualitative data is:

The researcher makes a contribution to knowledge by:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

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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