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STA630 Research Methods Quiz No.1 Discussions and Solutions Fall 2014 Due Date 14 November, 2014
Question # 1 of 10
The most difficult sources to locate are;
Select correct option:
Dissertations
Policy Reports and Presented Papers = Ans
Government Documents
Scholarly Books
Question # 2 of 10
Which one of the following is not an assumption of science?
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There are reoccurring patterns in the world.
Events happen because of preceding causes.
We can discover solutions to problems of interest. = Ans
Theoretical explanations must agree with common sense.
Question # 3 of 10
What is the basis of the Scientific Method?
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To test hypotheses in conditions that are conducive to its success.
To formulate a research problem and disprove the hypothesis.
To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis. = Ans
To test hypotheses and if they are disproved, they should be abandoned completely.
Question # 4 of 10
Qualitative and Quantitative Research are the classifications of research on the basis of
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Use of the research
Time dimension
Techniques used = Ans
Purpose of the research
Question # 5 of 10
A one tailed hypothesis predicts-----------
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The future
The lottery result
The frequency of the effect
The direction of the effect = Ans
Question # 6 of 10
Which of the following is not a proper way to write a literature review?
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Organize common findings or arguments together.
List down a series of research reports with a summary of the findings of each. = Ans
Logically link statements or findings,
Address the most important ideas first.
Question # 7 of 10
If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom to ascertain their merit and worth, he is likely conducting which type of research?
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Basic
Applied
Evaluation = Ans
Experimental
Question # 8 of 10
The independent variable is;
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The variable manipulated in order to observe its effects = Ans
The variable that is measured
The free spirited variable
A confounding variable
Question # 9 of 10
Theoretical framework is trying to develop a ________ model of our study.
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Functional
Conceptual = Ans
Operational
Practical
Question # 9 of 10
Theoretical framework is trying to develop a ________ model of our study.
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Functional
Conceptual = Ans
Operational
Practical
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Question # 10 of 10
______ gives generic idea and not able to measure anything directly, whereas _______ is practical level where researchers make theoretical realities measureable.
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Abstract level, abstract level
Empirical level, abstract level
Empirical level, empirical level
Abstract level, empirical level = Ans
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