Question 1

Quantitative data collection techniques include all BUT the following:

Accepted Answer

A)    historical comparative research. 
B)    experiments. 
C)    surveys. 
D)    content analyses. 
A)    historical comparative research. 
B)    experiments. 
C)    surveys. 
D)    content analyses. A

Question 2

Exploratory research is typically conducted______in the learning process.

Accepted Answer

early

Question 3

A medical research study that compares one drug to a new drug to see if the new drug is more effective is most likely what kind of research? What type of data collecting technique would be most applicable?

Accepted Answer

quantitative,experiments

Question 4

Two types of research are typically done in the later stage of the learning process.They are

Accepted Answer

A) explanatory,evaluation. 
B) descriptive,explanatory. 
C) evaluation,descriptive. 
D) exploratory,descriptive. 
A) explanatory,evaluation. 
B) descriptive,explanatory. 
C) evaluation,descriptive. 
D) exploratory,descriptive.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process?

Accepted Answer

A)    design study 
B)    collect data 
C)    take a course in research 
D)    interpret data 
A)    design study 
B)    collect data 
C)    take a course in research 
D)    interpret data

Question 6

Applied science researchers often use the results in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following studies might be considered explanatory research?

Accepted Answer

A)    Why are some women always late for their annual physical? 
B)    Do athletes like a specific beverage? 
C)    Does the anti-smoking policy in Arizona work? 
D)    When is the best time to implement a new student policy? 
A)    Why are some women always late for their annual physical? 
B)    Do athletes like a specific beverage? 
C)    Does the anti-smoking policy in Arizona work? 
D)    When is the best time to implement a new student policy?

Question 8

If one were to develop a system of analyzing material in various Country Western lyrics,one would most aptly be using a(n)______ technique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If one were to develop a system...

Question 9

This type of data collection typically requires that a researcher closely observes a small group of people over a length of time.

Accepted Answer

A)    ethnographic field research 
B)    surveys 
C)    quantitative data collection 
D)    historical-comparative research 
A)    ethnographic field research 
B)    surveys 
C)    quantitative data collection 
D)    historical-comparative research

Question 10

The purpose of descriptive research is to

Accepted Answer

A) present a generalized picture of a situation. 
B) blend together with explanatory research. 
C) focus on whether something actually works. 
D) be the same as exploratory research. 
A) present a generalized picture of a situation. 
B) blend together with explanatory research. 
C) focus on whether something actually works. 
D) be the same as exploratory research.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a major purpose of research?

Accepted Answer

A)    to explore a new issue 
B)    to find hidden treasure 
C)    to see if a program works as it should 
D)    to explain why an event happens in a certain way 
A)    to explore a new issue 
B)    to find hidden treasure 
C)    to see if a program works as it should 
D)    to explain why an event happens in a certain way

Question 12

Applied researchers rarely

Accepted Answer

A) conduct evaluations of data. 
B) are recognized as leaders in the field of social research. 
C) find anything of significance. 
D) worry about building,testing,or connecting findings to a larger theory. 
A) conduct evaluations of data. 
B) are recognized as leaders in the field of social research. 
C) find anything of significance. 
D) worry about building,testing,or connecting findings to a larger theory.

Question 13

Experimental research is most closely associated with______ data collection techniques.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Experimental research is most closely associated with______...

Question 14

Who are the primary consumers of basic and applied research?

Accepted Answer

other researchers an

Question 15

In practical application the seven-step research process requires that one must finish one step before undertaking the next step.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The purpose of empirical social research is to

Accepted Answer

A) have a real world application. 
B) generate results stated as fixed absolutes. 
C) be an ongoing process of accumulating information. 
D) be the same as critical thinking. 
A) have a real world application. 
B) generate results stated as fixed absolutes. 
C) be an ongoing process of accumulating information. 
D) be the same as critical thinking.

Question 17

Tyler Jenson is a casino investor.He is thinking of building a casino in Iowa where there are several other successful casinos,but he is unsure about the local attitudes on gambling.He would like to do a little research on the community's social and moral attitudes toward gambling.What is the purpose of this research (exploring,describing,explaining,evaluating)? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tyler Jenson is a casino investor.He is...

Question 18

Discuss Basic Research vs.Applied Research-differences and similarities.

Accepted Answer

Basic increases fundamental understandin

Question 19

A(n)______ is a set of logically connected statements that start simple and end with a clear conclusion that pulls everything together.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______ is a set of logically connected...

Question 20

Dr.Marsh designed a study to determine if the new healthcare guidelines impacted practitioner procedures.This study is most likely a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) evaluative study. 
B) extractive study. 
C) exact study. 
D) descriptive study. 
A) evaluative study. 
B) extractive study. 
C) exact study. 
D) descriptive study.

Quantitative data collection techniques include all BUT the following:

Exploratory research is typically conducted______in the learning process.

A medical research study that compares one drug to a new drug to see if the new drug is more effective is most likely what kind of research? What type of data collecting technique would be most applicable?

Two types of research are typically done in the later stage of the learning process.They are

Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process?

Applied science researchers often use the results in decision making.

Which of the following studies might be considered explanatory research?

If one were to develop a system of analyzing material in various Country Western lyrics,one would most aptly be using a(n)______ technique.

This type of data collection typically requires that a researcher closely observes a small group of people over a length of time.

The purpose of descriptive research is to

Which of the following is NOT a major purpose of research?

Applied researchers rarely

Experimental research is most closely associated with______ data collection techniques.

Who are the primary consumers of basic and applied research?

In practical application the seven-step research process requires that one must finish one step before undertaking the next step.

The purpose of empirical social research is to

Discuss Basic Research vs.Applied Research-differences and similarities.

A(n)______ is a set of logically connected statements that start simple and end with a clear conclusion that pulls everything together.

Dr.Marsh designed a study to determine if the new healthcare guidelines impacted practitioner procedures.This study is most likely a(n)

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Observing People in Natural Settings

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Writing a Research Report

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Exam 1: Why Do Research

Quantitative data collection techniques include all BUT the following:

Exploratory research is typically conducted______in the learning process.

A medical research study that compares one drug to a new drug to see if the new drug is more effective is most likely what kind of research? What type of data collecting technique would be most applicable?

Two types of research are typically done in the later stage of the learning process.They are

Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process?

Applied science researchers often use the results in decision making.

Which of the following studies might be considered explanatory research?

If one were to develop a system of analyzing material in various Country Western lyrics,one would most aptly be using a(n)______ technique.

This type of data collection typically requires that a researcher closely observes a small group of people over a length of time.

The purpose of descriptive research is to

Which of the following is NOT a major purpose of research?

Applied researchers rarely

Experimental research is most closely associated with______ data collection techniques.

Who are the primary consumers of basic and applied research?

In practical application the seven-step research process requires that one must finish one step before undertaking the next step.

The purpose of empirical social research is to

Discuss Basic Research vs.Applied Research-differences and similarities.

A(n)______ is a set of logically connected statements that start simple and end with a clear conclusion that pulls everything together.

Dr.Marsh designed a study to determine if the new healthcare guidelines impacted practitioner procedures.This study is most likely a(n)

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Observing People in Natural Settings

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Writing a Research Report

Filters