Deck 1: Research in the Real World

Question 1

Simply put, research methods refer to

A)The techniques and procedures that produce evidence
B)Using internet sources to uncover why research studies are conducted
C)Identifying who sponsors research projects
D)All of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following represents a way research has become a part of modern public policy and management?

A)Performance measure
B)Program evaluation
C)Evidence-based policy
D)All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Secondary research includes:

A)Research that can be conducted at the library
B)Research that can be done by collecting original data
C)Research done with original analysis of existing data
D)B and C only
E)None of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The following is an example of a causal research question:

A)What is the unemployment rate in Iceland?
B)Do college graduates earn more than high school graduates?
C)Will free after-school tutoring raise graduation rates?
D)B and C only
E)All of the above

Question 5

Key features of research include:

A)It comes in various shapes and sizes
B)It is never perfect
C)It aims to generalize
D)All of the above

Question 6

The following is an example of a descriptive research question:

A)What is the unemployment rate in Iceland?
B)Will free after-school tutoring raise graduation rates?
C)Do college graduates earn more than high school graduates?
D)B and C only