Question 1

The way in which the data will be analyzed evolves directly from ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of research participants included in the study 
B)  the design of the study 
C)  the purpose of the study 
D)  a discussion with a statistical consultant 
A)  the type of research participants included in the study 
B)  the design of the study 
C)  the purpose of the study 
D)  a discussion with a statistical consultant

Question 2

How does the data analysis section for a quantitative proposal differ from the data analysis section for a qualitative one?

Accepted Answer

The data analysis section of a quantitat

Question 3

The document that summarizes prior research and details how a study will be conducted to answer a specific question is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Review of the literature 
C)  Meta-analysis 
D)  Research proposal 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Review of the literature 
C)  Meta-analysis 
D)  Research proposal

Question 4

The purpose of a research proposal is to "sell" the reader on the research project that is being proposed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why might you include or not include a design section in your research proposal?

Accepted Answer

A well-written answer here will talk abo

Question 6

Which of the following is not included in a good research proposal:

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction to the research topic 
B)  Specification of the research participants 
C)  Specification of the procedure by which the data are to be collected 
D)  Discussion of the results of the research study 
E)  Proposed analysis of the data obtained from the research participants 
A)  Introduction to the research topic 
B)  Specification of the research participants 
C)  Specification of the procedure by which the data are to be collected 
D)  Discussion of the results of the research study 
E)  Proposed analysis of the data obtained from the research participants

Question 7

How can you show the importance of the research study you are proposing in your research proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  By repeatedly stating and emphasizing, in the proposal, that the topic is important 
B)  By stating that others with whom you have spoken have stated that they consider it to be important 
C)  By pointing to a Web site that says it is important 
D)  By demonstrating that the proposed study would fill a gap found in the research literature on the topic 
A)  By repeatedly stating and emphasizing, in the proposal, that the topic is important 
B)  By stating that others with whom you have spoken have stated that they consider it to be important 
C)  By pointing to a Web site that says it is important 
D)  By demonstrating that the proposed study would fill a gap found in the research literature on the topic

Question 8

Answer in some depth the question "What is a research proposal?"

Accepted Answer

A research proposal is a detailed plan t

Question 9

Specify the kind of content included in each of the major components of a research proposal.

Accepted Answer

The major components of a research propo

Question 10

In which part of a research proposal should you identify the research topic and indicate the importance of it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Method 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Method 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion

Question 11

What are the elements that need to be included in a research participants section? Why do these elements need to be included?

Accepted Answer

A well-written response to this question

Question 12

Specify the components that must be included in a research proposal.

Accepted Answer

A research proposal typically includes s

Question 13

To specify the appropriate way of analyzing data collected from a quantitative research study, you must have some knowledge of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  statistics 
B)  research design 
C)  coding 
D)  the characteristics of the research participants 
A)  statistics 
B)  research design 
C)  coding 
D)  the characteristics of the research participants

Question 14

What should be included in the "Instruments" section of a study?

Accepted Answer

A)  A description of the research participants 
B)  A description of the instruments or apparatus to be used in the study 
C)  A description of the way you will actually collect the study data 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A description of the research participants 
B)  A description of the instruments or apparatus to be used in the study 
C)  A description of the way you will actually collect the study data 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

The participants section should give general information about the participants, such as age range and where they are located, but should never indicate if they are volunteers or are compensated in some way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the introduction section of a research proposal, which of the following are discussed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procedures for carrying out the study 
B)  A description of the research participants 
C)  The apparatus or research instruments used 
D)  How the study fits in with and is an extension of prior research 
A)  Procedures for carrying out the study 
B)  A description of the research participants 
C)  The apparatus or research instruments used 
D)  How the study fits in with and is an extension of prior research

Question 17

If you plan to use a questionnaire or a standardized test in your proposed study, in which section would you include your description and justification of it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procedure 
B)  Instruments or apparatus 
C)  Design 
D)  Participants 
A)  Procedure 
B)  Instruments or apparatus 
C)  Design 
D)  Participants

Question 18

An action plan describes how to solve a practitioner's local problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a ___________ study, there is typically a specific way of analyzing the data whereas in a _______________ study there is no single "right" way of analyzing the data.

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative; qualitative 
B)  qualitative, ethnographic 
C)  qualitative; quantitative 
D)  phenomenological; qualitative 
A)  quantitative; qualitative 
B)  qualitative, ethnographic 
C)  qualitative; quantitative 
D)  phenomenological; qualitative

Question 20

In the data analysis section of the research proposal, which of the following are discussed?

Accepted Answer

A)  A description of statistical tests to be used to test the hypothesis 
B)  The purpose of the study 
C)  The procedures used to carry out the study 
D)  How the study fits with and is an extension of prior research 
A)  A description of statistical tests to be used to test the hypothesis 
B)  The purpose of the study 
C)  The procedures used to carry out the study 
D)  How the study fits with and is an extension of prior research

Exam 5: How to Write a Research Proposal

The way in which the data will be analyzed evolves directly from ___________.

How does the data analysis section for a quantitative proposal differ from the data analysis section for a qualitative one?

The document that summarizes prior research and details how a study will be conducted to answer a specific question is called a(n):

The purpose of a research proposal is to "sell" the reader on the research project that is being proposed.

Why might you include or not include a design section in your research proposal?

Which of the following is not included in a good research proposal:

How can you show the importance of the research study you are proposing in your research proposal?

Answer in some depth the question "What is a research proposal?"

Specify the kind of content included in each of the major components of a research proposal.

In which part of a research proposal should you identify the research topic and indicate the importance of it?

What are the elements that need to be included in a research participants section? Why do these elements need to be included?

Specify the components that must be included in a research proposal.

To specify the appropriate way of analyzing data collected from a quantitative research study, you must have some knowledge of ___________.

What should be included in the "Instruments" section of a study?

The participants section should give general information about the participants, such as age range and where they are located, but should never indicate if they are volunteers or are compensated in some way.

In the introduction section of a research proposal, which of the following are discussed?

If you plan to use a questionnaire or a standardized test in your proposed study, in which section would you include your description and justification of it?

An action plan describes how to solve a practitioner's local problem.

In a ___________ study, there is typically a specific way of analyzing the data whereas in a _______________ study there is no single "right" way of analyzing the data.

In the data analysis section of the research proposal, which of the following are discussed?

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How to Review the Literature and Develop Research Questions

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How to Construct a Questionnaire

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Sampling in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Research

Validity of Research Results in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Research

Experimental Research: Weak and Strong Designs

Experimental Research: Quasi and Single-Case Designs

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