Question 1

When two variables appear to be causally connected but in reality,they are not because an unseen third factor is the true cause,this is called________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When two variables appear to be causally...

Question 2

The______ is the unit on which the researcher measures variables and gathers data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The______ is the unit on which the...

Question 3

Dr.Van Offer is a medical researcher and is very interested in which of two new drugs is better in treating high blood pressure.He asks 60 men with high blood pressure to join the experiment and then he assigns each to a group of 30.He gives one group the first drug and the other group the other drug.What is the independent variable and what is the dependent variable in this study? Why?

Accepted Answer

Drug is independent (it is bei

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true? Scholarly journals

Accepted Answer

A) are commonly found in college or university libraries. 
B) have a reference or bibliography section that lists sources in detail. 
C) have peer-reviewed articles within them. 
D) are not part of any index location system. 
A) are commonly found in college or university libraries. 
B) have a reference or bibliography section that lists sources in detail. 
C) have peer-reviewed articles within them. 
D) are not part of any index location system.

Question 5

Mr.Love is putting together a reference list,but he is unsure of exactly what he should be doing.Which of the following are appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) He should create his own format style. 
B) He should ensure that he is using the correct order of references. 
C) All references should start with capital letters and be in reverse alphabetical order. 
D) No more than 10 references should ever be listed. 
A) He should create his own format style. 
B) He should ensure that he is using the correct order of references. 
C) All references should start with capital letters and be in reverse alphabetical order. 
D) No more than 10 references should ever be listed.

Question 6

A causal explanation

Accepted Answer

A) has no link to time order. 
B) has at least ten variables. 
C) specifies how the variables are connected. 
D) has a null hypothesis involved. 
A) has no link to time order. 
B) has at least ten variables. 
C) specifies how the variables are connected. 
D) has a null hypothesis involved.

Question 7

Spuriousness is

Accepted Answer

A) the dependent variable. 
B) the independent variable. 
C) the cause of both the independent and dependent variables. 
D) something that should be encouraged in all research. 
A) the dependent variable. 
B) the independent variable. 
C) the cause of both the independent and dependent variables. 
D) something that should be encouraged in all research.

Question 8

For what reason(s)would a researcher NOT conduct a literature review?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides examples of research designs,measures,and techniques. 
B) It may stimulate curiosity. 
C) It presents what is known of the topic. 
D) It is more fun to read than a novel. 
A) It provides examples of research designs,measures,and techniques. 
B) It may stimulate curiosity. 
C) It presents what is known of the topic. 
D) It is more fun to read than a novel.

Question 9

When does a researcher focus the research question when his/her research uses quantitative data?

Accepted Answer

A) early in the process 
B) proceed slowly and focus on a research question after s/he gathers data 
C) once the research is exactly 25 percent complete 
D) never 
A) early in the process 
B) proceed slowly and focus on a research question after s/he gathers data 
C) once the research is exactly 25 percent complete 
D) never

Question 10

Grounded theory has nothing to do with electricity and grounding circuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_______ are something in which we see a regularity,structure,or form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ are something in which we see...

Question 12

Explain empirically observable-what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

detect it

Question 13

In the cause-effect statement the cause variable is

Accepted Answer

A) the independent variable. 
B) the dependent variable. 
C) the quantitative variable. 
D) the qualitative variable. 
A) the independent variable. 
B) the dependent variable. 
C) the quantitative variable. 
D) the qualitative variable.

Question 14

What is the difference between a linear path and a nonlinear path in research?

Accepted Answer

Quantitative data-usually line

Question 15

Name three sources for research literature reviews,and their uses.

Accepted Answer

periodicals (good st

Question 16

What is a variable in quantitative research? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

a concept

Question 17

If two variables have no influence over each other and there is not relationship between the two variables,this is called a(n)______ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If two variables have no influence over...

Question 18

Practical limitations on study design include

Accepted Answer

A) having too many research subjects. 
B) addressing ethical concerns. 
C) lack of personal interest. 
D) missing literature to review. 
A) having too many research subjects. 
B) addressing ethical concerns. 
C) lack of personal interest. 
D) missing literature to review.

Question 19

Units of analysis are not critical for thinking through a research study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dr.Marsh has decided that he would like to study how much time he wastes every day.Is his research topic acceptable? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No,it is a

When two variables appear to be causally connected but in reality,they are not because an unseen third factor is the true cause,this is called________.

The______ is the unit on which the researcher measures variables and gathers data.

Which of the following is NOT true? Scholarly journals

Mr.Love is putting together a reference list,but he is unsure of exactly what he should be doing.Which of the following are appropriate?

A causal explanation

Spuriousness is

For what reason(s)would a researcher NOT conduct a literature review?

When does a researcher focus the research question when his/her research uses quantitative data?

Grounded theory has nothing to do with electricity and grounding circuits.

_______ are something in which we see a regularity,structure,or form.

Explain empirically observable-what does it mean?

In the cause-effect statement the cause variable is

What is the difference between a linear path and a nonlinear path in research?

Name three sources for research literature reviews,and their uses.

What is a variable in quantitative research? Give an example.

If two variables have no influence over each other and there is not relationship between the two variables,this is called a(n)______ hypothesis.

Practical limitations on study design include

Units of analysis are not critical for thinking through a research study.

Dr.Marsh has decided that he would like to study how much time he wastes every day.Is his research topic acceptable? Why or why not?

Why Do Research

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 2: Planning a Study

When two variables appear to be causally connected but in reality,they are not because an unseen third factor is the true cause,this is called________.

The______ is the unit on which the researcher measures variables and gathers data.

Which of the following is NOT true? Scholarly journals

Mr.Love is putting together a reference list,but he is unsure of exactly what he should be doing.Which of the following are appropriate?

A causal explanation

Spuriousness is

For what reason(s)would a researcher NOT conduct a literature review?

When does a researcher focus the research question when his/her research uses quantitative data?

Grounded theory has nothing to do with electricity and grounding circuits.

_______ are something in which we see a regularity,structure,or form.

Explain empirically observable-what does it mean?

In the cause-effect statement the cause variable is

What is the difference between a linear path and a nonlinear path in research?

Name three sources for research literature reviews,and their uses.

What is a variable in quantitative research? Give an example.

If two variables have no influence over each other and there is not relationship between the two variables,this is called a(n)______ hypothesis.

Practical limitations on study design include

Units of analysis are not critical for thinking through a research study.

Dr.Marsh has decided that he would like to study how much time he wastes every day.Is his research topic acceptable? Why or why not?

Why Do Research

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