Deck 2: The Research Process: Getting Started

Question 1

Both the deductive and inductive research models begin with

A) reviewing and building from existing theory.
B) collecting data.
C) identifying the research problem.
D) interpreting the findings.
E) none of the above.

Answer 1

identifying the research problem.

Question 2

In reading academic journals or scholarly books, conclusions drawn by the authors are found in what section:

A) the abstract.
B) the literature review.
C) the methods section.
D) the discussion section.
E) in any of these.

Answer 2

the discussion section.

Question 3

Anytime you use the work of others, you must:

A) provide a citation indicating in the text of your paper only the year of the work you are using.
B) provide a citation indicating in the text of your paper what idea you are using and whose idea it is.
C) decide whether or not to cite the author or to leave the citation out.
D) provide a citation in the bibliography or list of references only.

Answer 3

provide a citation indicating in the text of your paper what idea you are using and whose idea it is.

Question 4

Put the following descriptions of the steps of theory building in order from start to finish:

-Describes the event or observation that needs understanding.

A) Step 3
B) Step 4
C) Step 2
D) Step 6
E) Step 1
F) Step 5

Question 5

Put the following descriptions of the steps of theory building in order from start to finish:

-Creates an explanation for the event or observation.

A) Step 4
B) Step 5
C) Step 3
D) Step 7
E) Step 1
F) Step 6

Question 6

Put the following descriptions of the steps of theory building in order from start to finish:

-Moves from the specific event or observation to a more generalized form.

A) Step 5
B) Step 6
C) Step 4
D) Step 8
E) Step 1
F) Step 7

Question 7

Put the following descriptions of the steps of theory building in order from start to finish:

-Develops predictions.

A) Step 6
B) Step 7
C) Step 5
D) Step 9
E) Step 1
F) Step 8

Question 8

Put the following descriptions of the steps of theory building in order from start to finish:

-Develops test for the proposed theory.

A) Step 7
B) Step 8
C) Step 6
D) Step 10
E) Step 1
F) Step 9

Question 9

Put the following descriptions of the steps of theory building in order from start to finish:

-Confirms, revises, expands, or abandons the tested proposition.

A) Step 8
B) Step 9
C) Step 7
D) Step 11
E) Step 1
F) Step 10

Question 10

The deductive research model moves from a known or assumed position to the particulars of a specific case.

Question 11

Asking new questions is the step in the research process that both completes and re-starts the research cycle.

Question 12

The steps of the research process are independent.

Question 13

The goal of library research is to determine if the answer to your question is available.

Question 14

As you discover information in the library, it may be necessary to adjust or revise your initial question or topic.

Question 15

Theory can be well-developed and confirmed in one research study.

Question 16

In the inductive research model, observations tend to drive theory development.

Question 17

Many websites or which the URL ends with .com are regarded as quality resources written by knowledgeable experts.

Question 18

The list of references at the end of relevant articles or books is an appropriate place to find helpful resources for your research.

Question 19

The discussion section of a research paper interprets, integrates, and critically analyzes the published literature relevant to your study.

Question 20

For the topic, communication competence, describe the steps you would take to conduct a basic library search.

Question 21

Briefly describe the six steps of formal theory building.

Question 22

Explain why it is difficult for one study to develop and confirm theory about communication behavior.

Question 23

How would you characterize the difference between information found in academic journals and scholarly books with information found in popular media sources?