Question 1

Participant observation is a data gathering method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Online questionnaires are questionnaires which are administered online. Such questionnaires can be sent to respondents via e-mail, or respondents can be sent a link to the questionnaire which can be uploaded to a website, and invited to respond to the questionnaire. Response rates can be a substantial issue using online questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

It is often the case that the entire population of the research is too big, and as a result beyond the scope of the researcher. In such situations, the researcher clearly defines the population of the research, and then selects from that population a sample to study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The concept of representation relates to the degree to which:

Accepted Answer

A) How well the research represents the researcher. 
B) A sample selected from a population can be said to be representative of that population. 
C) How well the data collection methods represent the research methodology. 
D) A data collection method used in a research project can be said to be representative of all of the data collection methods used. 
A) How well the research represents the researcher. 
B) A sample selected from a population can be said to be representative of that population. 
C) How well the data collection methods represent the research methodology. 
D) A data collection method used in a research project can be said to be representative of all of the data collection methods used.

Question 5

The methodological framework of the research project is comprised of:

Accepted Answer

A) An account of all of the ways and means by which the research was actually carried out. 
B) The theory used in the research project. 
C) The aim and objectives of the research. 
D) The finding and the conclusions. 
A) An account of all of the ways and means by which the research was actually carried out. 
B) The theory used in the research project. 
C) The aim and objectives of the research. 
D) The finding and the conclusions.

Question 6

Covert observation is observation carried out covertly or secretly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Observation, questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, life histories, diaries are all means of:

Accepted Answer

A) Theorising research. 
B) Drawing conclusions and making recommendations. 
C) Analysing data. 
D) Gathering data. 
A) Theorising research. 
B) Drawing conclusions and making recommendations. 
C) Analysing data. 
D) Gathering data.

Question 8

Detail some of the typical considerations of researchers in deciding on what data collection methods to use in the research project:

Accepted Answer

Some of the typical considerations of re

Question 9

The population of the research is also called:

Accepted Answer

A) The people 
B) The world 
C) The planet 
D) The Universe 
A) The people 
B) The world 
C) The planet 
D) The Universe

Question 10

The researcher is limited only by their own imaginations and by the issue of:

Accepted Answer

A) Time, in terms of the data collection methods they use. 
B) Money, in terms of the data collection methods they use. 
C) Validity, in terms of the data collection methods they use. 
D) Triangulation, in terms of the data collection methods they use. 
A) Time, in terms of the data collection methods they use. 
B) Money, in terms of the data collection methods they use. 
C) Validity, in terms of the data collection methods they use. 
D) Triangulation, in terms of the data collection methods they use.

Question 11

When using a sample of a population in a research project, the researcher must clearly describe the sample. Then s/he must explain why that sample was selected and clearly describe the sampling method, the means by which that sample was selected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If the sampling method used is appropriate, the response rate is irrelevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Simple random sampling involves:

Accepted Answer

A) Sampling in clusters. 
B) Judgemental sampling techniques. 
C) Selecting a sample at random from a sampling frame. 
D) A snowball sampling technique. 
A) Sampling in clusters. 
B) Judgemental sampling techniques. 
C) Selecting a sample at random from a sampling frame. 
D) A snowball sampling technique.

Question 14

The term 'research methods' means data collection methods or data gathering techniques; data collection methods are the means by which researchers gather the data required for the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One key reason why the researcher defines the population of the study is in order to:

Accepted Answer

A) Be able to write to every member of the population. 
B) Limit the scope of the study. 
C) Be able to telephone every member of the population. 
D) Be able to demonstrate the hard work they have done on their research. 
A) Be able to write to every member of the population. 
B) Limit the scope of the study. 
C) Be able to telephone every member of the population. 
D) Be able to demonstrate the hard work they have done on their research.

Question 16

Saturation point is reached when the researcher, though continuing to explore the phenomenon with participants in the research, no longer hears any new thoughts, feelings, attitudes, emotions, intentions, etc. This is saturation point, the researcher is 'saturated' with knowledge on the topic and continuing to engage participants would not be useful, necessary, or ethically sound, as engaging further participants in the research will not add in any way to the knowledge generated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The researcher designing the research project decides on and defines the parameters of the population of the study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Data gathering methods are designed in such a way as to ensure:

Accepted Answer

A) That they can be carried out quickly and simply. 
B) That they can be analysed quickly and simply. 
C) That they can be administered by research assistants. 
D) That they will provide the data required. 
A) That they can be carried out quickly and simply. 
B) That they can be analysed quickly and simply. 
C) That they can be administered by research assistants. 
D) That they will provide the data required.

Question 19

Some research is carried out using entire populations and some is carried out using sample populations or samples of populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The researcher must decide whether to work with the entire population of the study or to work with a:

Accepted Answer

A) Segment of the population. 
B) Section of the population. 
C) Sample of the population. 
D) Slice of the population 
A) Segment of the population. 
B) Section of the population. 
C) Sample of the population. 
D) Slice of the population

Participant observation is a data gathering method.

It is often the case that the entire population of the research is too big, and as a result beyond the scope of the researcher. In such situations, the researcher clearly defines the population of the research, and then selects from that population a sample to study.

The concept of representation relates to the degree to which:

The methodological framework of the research project is comprised of:

Covert observation is observation carried out covertly or secretly.

Observation, questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, life histories, diaries are all means of:

Detail some of the typical considerations of researchers in deciding on what data collection methods to use in the research project:

The population of the research is also called:

The researcher is limited only by their own imaginations and by the issue of:

When using a sample of a population in a research project, the researcher must clearly describe the sample. Then s/he must explain why that sample was selected and clearly describe the sampling method, the means by which that sample was selected.

If the sampling method used is appropriate, the response rate is irrelevant.

Simple random sampling involves:

The term 'research methods' means data collection methods or data gathering techniques; data collection methods are the means by which researchers gather the data required for the research project.

One key reason why the researcher defines the population of the study is in order to:

The researcher designing the research project decides on and defines the parameters of the population of the study.

Data gathering methods are designed in such a way as to ensure:

Some research is carried out using entire populations and some is carried out using sample populations or samples of populations.

The researcher must decide whether to work with the entire population of the study or to work with a:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

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 8: Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Participant observation is a data gathering method.

It is often the case that the entire population of the research is too big, and as a result beyond the scope of the researcher. In such situations, the researcher clearly defines the population of the research, and then selects from that population a sample to study.

The concept of representation relates to the degree to which:

The methodological framework of the research project is comprised of:

Covert observation is observation carried out covertly or secretly.

Observation, questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, life histories, diaries are all means of:

Detail some of the typical considerations of researchers in deciding on what data collection methods to use in the research project:

The population of the research is also called:

The researcher is limited only by their own imaginations and by the issue of:

When using a sample of a population in a research project, the researcher must clearly describe the sample. Then s/he must explain why that sample was selected and clearly describe the sampling method, the means by which that sample was selected.

If the sampling method used is appropriate, the response rate is irrelevant.

Simple random sampling involves:

The term 'research methods' means data collection methods or data gathering techniques; data collection methods are the means by which researchers gather the data required for the research project.

One key reason why the researcher defines the population of the study is in order to:

The researcher designing the research project decides on and defines the parameters of the population of the study.

Data gathering methods are designed in such a way as to ensure:

Some research is carried out using entire populations and some is carried out using sample populations or samples of populations.

The researcher must decide whether to work with the entire population of the study or to work with a:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

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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