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1. A good qualitative problem statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Defines the independent and dependent variables
b. Conveys a sense of emerging design
c. Specifies a research hypothesis to be tested
d. Specifies the relationship between variables that the researcher expects to find<\/p>\n

2. The \u0393\u00c7\u00a3tool\u0393\u00c7\u00a5 function of theory is to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Summarize existing knowledge
b. Summarize existing hypotheses
c. Suggest new relationships and make new predictions
d. Suggest new theories<\/p>\n

3. The statement of purpose in a research study should:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Identify the design of the study
b. Identify the intent or objective of the study
c. Specify the type of people to be used in the study
d. Describe the study<\/p>\n

4. Why is the statement \u0393\u00c7\u00a3What are the effects of extracurricular activities on cognitive development of school age children\u0393\u00c7\u00a5 not a good statement of a quantitative research question?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Because there is no connection between extracurricular activities and cognitive development
b. Because there are not enough school age children engaged in extracurricular activities
to conduct the study
c. Because the study would be too difficult to do given all the different extracurricular activities
d. Because the statement was not specific enough to provide an understanding of the variables being investigated<\/p>\n

5. A qualitative research question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Asks a question about some process, or phenomenon to be explored
b. Is generally an open-ended question
c. both a and b are correct
d. None of the above<\/p>\n

6. According to the text, which of the following orders is the recommended in the flowchart of the development of a research idea?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Research topic, research problem, research purpose, research question, hypothesis
b. Research topic, research purpose, research problem, research question, hypothesis
c. Research topic, research problem, research purpose, research question, hypothesis
d. Research topic, hypothesis, research problem, research question, research purpose<\/p>\n

7. It is essential that you evaluate the quality of internet resources because information obtained via the internet ranges from very poor to very good.<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. True
b. False<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 One step that is not included in planning a research study is:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Identifying a researchable problem
b.\u00a0 A review of current research
c.\u00a0 Statement of the research question
d.\u00a0 Conducting a meta-analysis of the research
e.\u00a0 Developing a research plan<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 Sources of researchable problems can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Researchers\u0393\u00c7\u00d6 own experiences as educators
b.\u00a0 Practical issues that require solutions
c.\u00a0 Theory and past research
d.\u00a0 All of the above<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 A key characteristic of past research that guides researchers in new research questions is that:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Extensive research conclusively and definitively answers research questions
b.\u00a0 Studies typically generate more research questions than they answer<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0 Which of the following is a function of theory?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Integrating and summarizing current knowledge
b.\u00a0 Making predictions
c.\u00a0 Explaining phenomena
d. All of the above are important functions of theory<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0 A review of the literature prior to formulating research questions allows the researcher to do which of the following?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 To become familiar with prior research on the phenomenon of interest
b.\u00a0 To identify potential methodological problems in the research area
c.\u00a0 To develop a list of pertinent problems relative to the phenomenon of interest
d.\u00a0 All of the above<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0 Sometimes a comprehensive review of the literature prior to data collection is not recommended by grounded theorists.<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 True
b.\u00a0 False<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0 What kind of ideas can\u0393\u00c7\u00d6t be empirically researched?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Effectiveness of different methods of instruction
b.\u00a0 Description of educational practices
c.\u00a0 Issues of values and morality such as the correctness of having prayer in schools
d.\u00a0 Factors helpful in predicting future drug use<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0 Which of the following is not a database containing information to be used during the literature review?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 ERIC
b.\u00a0 PsychINFO
c.\u00a0 SocioFILE
d.\u00a0 all of the above are potentially useful data bases<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0 Computer database searches can be done:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 With a computer with CD-ROM drive
b.\u00a0 At the library
c.\u00a0 Online
d.\u00a0 All of the above<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0 The feasibility of a research study should be considered in light of:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Cost and time required to conduct the study
b.\u00a0 Skills required of the researcher
c.\u00a0 Potential ethical concerns
d.\u00a0 All of the above<\/p>\n

18.\u00a0 A formal statement of the research question or \u0393\u00c7\u00a3purpose of research study\u0393\u00c7\u00a5 generally ______.<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Is made prior to the literature review
b.\u00a0 Is made after the literature review
c.\u00a0 Will help guide the research process
d.\u00a0 All of the above
e.\u00a0 b and c
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19.\u00a0 Is the following qualitative research purpose statement \u0393\u00c7\u00a3well stated\u0393\u00c7\u00a5 or \u0393\u00c7\u00a3poorly stated\u0393\u00c7\u00a5? \u0393\u00c7\u00a3The focus of the present study was to explore distressing and nurturing encounters of patients with caregivers and to ascertain the meanings that are engendered by such encounters. The study was conducted on one of the surgical units and the obstetrical\/gynecological unit of a 374-bed community hospital.\u0393\u00c7\u00a5<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. It is a well stated
b. It is poorly stated<\/p>\n

20.\u00a0 Which of the following quantitative research questions is superior?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 \u0393\u00c7\u00a3What is the effect of participation in various extracurricular activities on academic performance?\u0393\u00c7\u00a5
b.\u00a0 \u0393\u00c7\u00a3What effect does playing high school football have on students\u0393\u00c7\u00d6 overall grade point average during the football season?\u0393\u00c7\u00a5<\/p>\n

21.\u00a0 A statement of the quantitative research question should:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0 Extend the statement of purpose by specifying exactly the question(s) the researcher will address
b.\u00a0\u00a0 Help the research in selecting appropriate participants, research methods, measures, and materials
c.\u00a0\u00a0 Specify the variables of interest
d.\u00a0 All of the above<\/p>\n

22. The research participants are described in detail in which section of the research plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Introduction
b. Method
c. Data analysis
d. Discussion<\/p>\n

23.\u00a0 Research hypotheses are ______.<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Formulated prior to a review of the literature
b.\u00a0 Statements of predicted relationships between variables
c.\u00a0 Stated such that they can be confirmed or refuted
d.\u00a0 b and c<\/p>\n

24.\u00a0 Hypotheses in qualitative research studies usually _____.<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Are very specific and stated prior to beginning the study
b.\u00a0 Are often generated as the data are collected, interpreted, and analyzed
c.\u00a0 Are never used
d. Are always stated after the research study has been completed<\/p>\n

25.\u00a0 A research plan _____.<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Should be detailed
b.\u00a0 Should be given to others for review and comments
c.\u00a0 Sets out the rationale for a research study
d.\u00a0 All of the above<\/p>\n

26.\u00a0 The Method section of the research plan typically specifies<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 The research participants
b.\u00a0 The results of prior studies that address the phenomena of interest
c.\u00a0 The apparatus, instruments, and materials for the research study
d.\u00a0 The planned research procedures
e.\u00a0 a, c and d<\/p>\n

27.\u00a0 The Introduction section of the research plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0 Gives an overview of prior relevant studies
b.\u00a0 Contains a statement of the purpose of the study
c.\u00a0 Concludes with a statement of the research questions and, for quantitative research, it includes the research hypothesis
d.\u00a0 All of the above<\/p>\n

28. According to your text, which of the following is not a source of research ideas?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Everyday life
b. Practical issues
c. Past research
d. Theory
e. All of the above ARE sources of research ideas<\/p>\n

Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. b 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. c 6. a 7. a 8. d 9. d 10. b 11. d 12. d 13. a 14. c 15. d 16. d 17. d 18. e 19. a 20. b 21. d 22. b 23. d 24. b 25. d 26. e 27. d 28. e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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