Question 1

A phenomenological research methodology is used in the social sciences to examine:

Accepted Answer

A) Extraordinary phenomena. 
B) Lived experience. 
C) Every kind of phenomenon. 
D) Phenomenal entities and experiences. 
A) Extraordinary phenomena. 
B) Lived experience. 
C) Every kind of phenomenon. 
D) Phenomenal entities and experiences.

Question 2

The research methodology must be an appropriate research methodology for the research project. It must fit with the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The researcher must become an expert on all of the research methodologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Action research is:

Accepted Answer

A) An account of an extraordinary experience. 
B) A research methodology. 
C) A data gathering method. 
D) A means of triangulation. 
A) An account of an extraordinary experience. 
B) A research methodology. 
C) A data gathering method. 
D) A means of triangulation.

Question 5

Data collection methods are a major part of the methodological framework for the research project

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Grounded theory is used when the specific focus of the research is on:

Accepted Answer

A) Creating ground level theory. 
B) Grounding the research in some way. 
C) Building theory from data. 
D) Grounding the researcher in some way. 
A) Creating ground level theory. 
B) Grounding the research in some way. 
C) Building theory from data. 
D) Grounding the researcher in some way.

Question 7

Discourse analysis is a research methodology that facilitates the identification of discourses in the social world and the analysis of those discourses. According to Fairclough (1995), discourses can be written texts, spoken words and/or cultural artefacts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Every research project is designed to make a contribution to:

Accepted Answer

A) World peace. 
B) Knowledge. 
C) GNP. 
D) Trade. 
A) World peace. 
B) Knowledge. 
C) GNP. 
D) Trade.

Question 9

The research methodology outlined for use in the research project must be capable of supporting the research, capable of enabling or facilitating the completion of the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ethnographic research methodology is employed when a researcher wants to carry out an in-depth examination of a culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Different research methodologies will produce different research projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the function of the research methodology in the research project?

Accepted Answer

The function of the research methodology

Question 13

One of the most important and most fundamental decisions to be made in any research project is the decision about methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Semiotics is the study of:

Accepted Answer

A) Seminal works. 
B) Stories. 
C) Signs. 
D) Life histories. 
A) Seminal works. 
B) Stories. 
C) Signs. 
D) Life histories.

Question 15

Triangulation in social science research means :

Accepted Answer

A) You should use three data gathering methods. 
B) You should engage with three different populations. 
C) You should use three different research methodologies. 
D) Looking at the phenomenon under investigation from more than one perspective. 
A) You should use three data gathering methods. 
B) You should engage with three different populations. 
C) You should use three different research methodologies. 
D) Looking at the phenomenon under investigation from more than one perspective.

Question 16

The methodological framework for the research project is contained in:

Accepted Answer

A) The research methodology chapter of the thesis, or in the research methodology section of the report of the research. 
B) The literature review. 
C) The data analysis chapter or in the data analysis section of the report of the research. 
D) Conclusions and recommendations. 
A) The research methodology chapter of the thesis, or in the research methodology section of the report of the research. 
B) The literature review. 
C) The data analysis chapter or in the data analysis section of the report of the research. 
D) Conclusions and recommendations.

Question 17

As illustrated in the methodological pyramid, the fundamental philosophies support the research methodologies, and in turn, the research methodologies support the data collection methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Deciding on the research methodology for the research project is very simple and straightforward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Observation is:

Accepted Answer

A) A data collection method where the researcher engages in observing and recording the phenomenon under investigation. 
B) What the research superviser makes in relation to the research project. 
C) What the researcher engages in when s/he draws conclusions from the research. 
D) Used in archival research. 
A) A data collection method where the researcher engages in observing and recording the phenomenon under investigation. 
B) What the research superviser makes in relation to the research project. 
C) What the researcher engages in when s/he draws conclusions from the research. 
D) Used in archival research.

Question 20

The process or processes through which knowledge is created are of fundamental importance in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A phenomenological research methodology is used in the social sciences to examine:

The research methodology must be an appropriate research methodology for the research project. It must fit with the research project.

The researcher must become an expert on all of the research methodologies.

Action research is:

Data collection methods are a major part of the methodological framework for the research project

Grounded theory is used when the specific focus of the research is on:

Discourse analysis is a research methodology that facilitates the identification of discourses in the social world and the analysis of those discourses. According to Fairclough (1995), discourses can be written texts, spoken words and/or cultural artefacts.

Every research project is designed to make a contribution to:

The research methodology outlined for use in the research project must be capable of supporting the research, capable of enabling or facilitating the completion of the research.

Ethnographic research methodology is employed when a researcher wants to carry out an in-depth examination of a culture.

Different research methodologies will produce different research projects.

What is the function of the research methodology in the research project?

One of the most important and most fundamental decisions to be made in any research project is the decision about methodology.

Semiotics is the study of:

Triangulation in social science research means :

The methodological framework for the research project is contained in:

As illustrated in the methodological pyramid, the fundamental philosophies support the research methodologies, and in turn, the research methodologies support the data collection methods.

Deciding on the research methodology for the research project is very simple and straightforward.

Observation is:

The process or processes through which knowledge is created are of fundamental importance in research.

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

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 7: Understanding Research Methodology and Design

A phenomenological research methodology is used in the social sciences to examine:

The research methodology must be an appropriate research methodology for the research project. It must fit with the research project.

The researcher must become an expert on all of the research methodologies.

Action research is:

Data collection methods are a major part of the methodological framework for the research project

Grounded theory is used when the specific focus of the research is on:

Discourse analysis is a research methodology that facilitates the identification of discourses in the social world and the analysis of those discourses. According to Fairclough (1995), discourses can be written texts, spoken words and/or cultural artefacts.

Every research project is designed to make a contribution to:

The research methodology outlined for use in the research project must be capable of supporting the research, capable of enabling or facilitating the completion of the research.

Ethnographic research methodology is employed when a researcher wants to carry out an in-depth examination of a culture.

Different research methodologies will produce different research projects.

What is the function of the research methodology in the research project?

One of the most important and most fundamental decisions to be made in any research project is the decision about methodology.

Semiotics is the study of:

Triangulation in social science research means :

The methodological framework for the research project is contained in:

As illustrated in the methodological pyramid, the fundamental philosophies support the research methodologies, and in turn, the research methodologies support the data collection methods.

Deciding on the research methodology for the research project is very simple and straightforward.

Observation is:

The process or processes through which knowledge is created are of fundamental importance in research.

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

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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