Question 1

The researcher's decision on how to use observation in the study is based on:

Accepted Answer

A) Their skill and capability. 
B) The skill and capability of the research supervisor. 
C) Their wishes for the research. 
D) The requirements of the study. 
A) Their skill and capability. 
B) The skill and capability of the research supervisor. 
C) Their wishes for the research. 
D) The requirements of the study. D

Question 2

Data gathering techniques are part of the methodological framework, the fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Rigorous research uses appropriate data gathering methods systematically and consistently in order to thoroughly accomplish the aim and objectives of the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Covert observation is:

Accepted Answer

A) A data gathering method. 
B) A data analysis technique. 
C) One of the four frameworks in the four frameworks approach to research. 
D) An element of the theoretical framework. 
A) A data gathering method. 
B) A data analysis technique. 
C) One of the four frameworks in the four frameworks approach to research. 
D) An element of the theoretical framework.

Question 5

In the written report of the research, in the thesis, the processes of gathering data, and the schedules used in data gathering, must be thoroughly detailed and explained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Using unstructured observation:

Accepted Answer

A) The researcher is likely to do a bad job of observing the phenomenon under investigation. 
B) The researcher has failed to properly prepare for the observation exercise. 
C) The researcher goes into the field and simply observes the action or phenomenon under investigation in the research project. The recorded observations can be recorded in the research diary, or in a field diary used specifically for this purpose. 
D) The researcher will have to engage in an unstructured analysis of the data gathered. 
A) The researcher is likely to do a bad job of observing the phenomenon under investigation. 
B) The researcher has failed to properly prepare for the observation exercise. 
C) The researcher goes into the field and simply observes the action or phenomenon under investigation in the research project. The recorded observations can be recorded in the research diary, or in a field diary used specifically for this purpose. 
D) The researcher will have to engage in an unstructured analysis of the data gathered.

Question 7

The recorded observations are:

Accepted Answer

A) Sometimes useful in the research project. 
B) Often referred to in the research project. 
C) The data gathered, or stream of data gathered, for the research project. 
D) Examined by the research supervisor. 
A) Sometimes useful in the research project. 
B) Often referred to in the research project. 
C) The data gathered, or stream of data gathered, for the research project. 
D) Examined by the research supervisor.

Question 8

Data gathering techniques are part of the theoretical framework, the second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The systematic collection of data is the collection of data in a methodical, consistent manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The data gathered must be able to respond to the research question, they must be able to explain in some way the phenomenon under investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When designing an observation study, it is important to be sure to begin with that observation is an appropriate data gathering method for the study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In general researchers engage in three kinds of observation. They are:

Accepted Answer

A) Observation, participant observation and covert observation. 
B) Close observation, middle distance observation and distant observation. 
C) Single observation, small group observation and large group observation. 
D) Cognito observation, incognito observation and deep incognito observation. 
A) Observation, participant observation and covert observation. 
B) Close observation, middle distance observation and distant observation. 
C) Single observation, small group observation and large group observation. 
D) Cognito observation, incognito observation and deep incognito observation.

Question 13

Observations can be structured, semi-structured and unstructured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When selecting observation as a data gathering method the most important issue to be address is whether or not:

Accepted Answer

A) Observation is an appropriate data gathering method for the study. 
B) The researcher knows how to carry out an observation study. 
C) The research supervisor knows how to carry out an observation study. 
D) The researcher would like to carry out an observation study. 
A) Observation is an appropriate data gathering method for the study. 
B) The researcher knows how to carry out an observation study. 
C) The research supervisor knows how to carry out an observation study. 
D) The researcher would like to carry out an observation study.

Question 15

Name the three ways in which an observation study can be structured.

Accepted Answer

An observation study can be structured t

Question 16

The use of observation as a data gathering method can generate:

Accepted Answer

A) Quantitative data. 
B) Qualitative data. 
C) Both quantitative and qualitative data. 
D) Numeric data. 
A) Quantitative data. 
B) Qualitative data. 
C) Both quantitative and qualitative data. 
D) Numeric data.

Question 17

The record of the observation made by the researcher is:

Accepted Answer

A) Sometimes useful. 
B) The data gathered. 
C) Often referred to in the research project. 
D) Often difficult to read and understand. 
A) Sometimes useful. 
B) The data gathered. 
C) Often referred to in the research project. 
D) Often difficult to read and understand.

Question 18

Observation as a data gathering method can be used to generate both quantitative and qualitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The fifth thing the researcher has to do is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Gain access to the data. 
B) Decide on the data collection method to be used. 
C) Design the data collection method. 
D) Gather the data. Using observation, the researcher carries out the observation, observing the action or the phenomenon and recording that observation. 
A) Gain access to the data. 
B) Decide on the data collection method to be used. 
C) Design the data collection method. 
D) Gather the data. Using observation, the researcher carries out the observation, observing the action or the phenomenon and recording that observation.

Question 20

Data gathering techniques are part of the:

Accepted Answer

A) Literature review. 
B) Theoretical framework. 
C) Conceptual framework. 
D) Methodological framework, the third framework in the four frameworks approach to the design of the research project. 
A) Literature review. 
B) Theoretical framework. 
C) Conceptual framework. 
D) Methodological framework, the third framework in the four frameworks approach to the design of the research project.

The researcher's decision on how to use observation in the study is based on:

Data gathering techniques are part of the methodological framework, the fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Rigorous research uses appropriate data gathering methods systematically and consistently in order to thoroughly accomplish the aim and objectives of the research.

Covert observation is:

In the written report of the research, in the thesis, the processes of gathering data, and the schedules used in data gathering, must be thoroughly detailed and explained.

Using unstructured observation:

The recorded observations are:

Data gathering techniques are part of the theoretical framework, the second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

The systematic collection of data is the collection of data in a methodical, consistent manner.

The data gathered must be able to respond to the research question, they must be able to explain in some way the phenomenon under investigation.

When designing an observation study, it is important to be sure to begin with that observation is an appropriate data gathering method for the study.

In general researchers engage in three kinds of observation. They are:

Observations can be structured, semi-structured and unstructured.

When selecting observation as a data gathering method the most important issue to be address is whether or not:

Name the three ways in which an observation study can be structured.

The use of observation as a data gathering method can generate:

The record of the observation made by the researcher is:

Observation as a data gathering method can be used to generate both quantitative and qualitative data.

The fifth thing the researcher has to do is to:

Data gathering techniques are part of the:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

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 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 10: Using Observation

The researcher's decision on how to use observation in the study is based on:

Data gathering techniques are part of the methodological framework, the fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Rigorous research uses appropriate data gathering methods systematically and consistently in order to thoroughly accomplish the aim and objectives of the research.

Covert observation is:

In the written report of the research, in the thesis, the processes of gathering data, and the schedules used in data gathering, must be thoroughly detailed and explained.

Using unstructured observation:

The recorded observations are:

Data gathering techniques are part of the theoretical framework, the second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

The systematic collection of data is the collection of data in a methodical, consistent manner.

The data gathered must be able to respond to the research question, they must be able to explain in some way the phenomenon under investigation.

When designing an observation study, it is important to be sure to begin with that observation is an appropriate data gathering method for the study.

In general researchers engage in three kinds of observation. They are:

Observations can be structured, semi-structured and unstructured.

When selecting observation as a data gathering method the most important issue to be address is whether or not:

Name the three ways in which an observation study can be structured.

The use of observation as a data gathering method can generate:

The record of the observation made by the researcher is:

Observation as a data gathering method can be used to generate both quantitative and qualitative data.

The fifth thing the researcher has to do is to:

Data gathering techniques are part of the:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

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 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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