Question 1

A research problem is the same as a personal problem or societal problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Research reviews:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify gaps in the literature 
B)  Help select appropriate methods for the topic 
C)  Describe the inferences that have come from past research 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Identify gaps in the literature 
B)  Help select appropriate methods for the topic 
C)  Describe the inferences that have come from past research 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

List the types of sources that are useful for a literature review.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary.
1. Peer-reviewed journal articles
Advantage: Most trustworthy source information because it has been reviewed by
peers in discipline. Disadvantage: It may be difficult to obtain the article if the original journal is out of print or in a foreign language.
2. Open-access journal articles
Advantage: Easy to access the article because it is free and on the Internet. Disadvantage: It is necessary to check if the article has been reviewed by peers.
3. Unpublished works such as dissertations and presentations
Advantage: Even though these sources are unpublished, these sources allow researchers to know what research is currently being performed and increase their understanding of the topic.
Disadvantage: Since the research is not published in a peer-reviewed journal the researcher will need to carefully evaluate the quality of the methodology and results.

Question 4

Why should the researcher be cautious about utilizing web sources in the literature review?

Accepted Answer

The most trustworthy informati

Question 5

Good research should have a conceptual as well as practical base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the characteristics of a good research problem?

Accepted Answer

A good research problem should be ground

Question 7

Research problems should be feasible, given the researcher's abilities and resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The common sources of research problems include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical observation 
B)  Theory 
C)  Personal experience 
D)  Existing research literature 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Clinical observation 
B)  Theory 
C)  Personal experience 
D)  Existing research literature 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

Characteristics of a good research problem include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Empirical and/or theoretical support 
B)  A clear and unambiguous relationship among variables 
C)  Several potential research questions that are testable 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Empirical and/or theoretical support 
B)  A clear and unambiguous relationship among variables 
C)  Several potential research questions that are testable 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Quantitative researchers tend to place emphasis on filling gaps in the literature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the first step of the research process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create a plan for research 
B)  Select the research approach 
C)  Identifying the research problem 
D)  Obtain Human Subjects Approval 
A)  Create a plan for research 
B)  Select the research approach 
C)  Identifying the research problem 
D)  Obtain Human Subjects Approval

Question 12

Theory is important in the research process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When should a research question be modified?

Accepted Answer

A)  At any time during the study 
B)  When the hypothesis is confirmed 
C)  Any time prior to collecting data 
D)  Never-research questions cannot be changed in quantitative research 
A)  At any time during the study 
B)  When the hypothesis is confirmed 
C)  Any time prior to collecting data 
D)  Never-research questions cannot be changed in quantitative research

Question 14

With the positivist approach, a literature review is conducted before the research study can result in premature conclusions and biases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What asks: "What relation exists between two or more variables?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Attribute IV 
B)  Hypothesis 
C)  Research problem 
D)  Active independent variable 
E)  Dependent variable 
A)  Attribute IV 
B)  Hypothesis 
C)  Research problem 
D)  Active independent variable 
E)  Dependent variable

Question 16

What are the ten steps in the research process?

Accepted Answer

The ten steps in the research process ar

Question 17

Major sources for research problems include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory 
B)  Personal experience 
C)  Clinical observation 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Theory 
B)  Personal experience 
C)  Clinical observation 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Research literature reviews are without bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research literature reviews are always long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Planning a Quantitative Research Project

A research problem is the same as a personal problem or societal problem.

Research reviews:

List the types of sources that are useful for a literature review.

Why should the researcher be cautious about utilizing web sources in the literature review?

Good research should have a conceptual as well as practical base.

What are the characteristics of a good research problem?

Research problems should be feasible, given the researcher's abilities and resources.

The common sources of research problems include:

Characteristics of a good research problem include:

Quantitative researchers tend to place emphasis on filling gaps in the literature.

What is the first step of the research process?

Theory is important in the research process.

When should a research question be modified?

With the positivist approach, a literature review is conducted before the research study can result in premature conclusions and biases.

What asks: "What relation exists between two or more variables?"

What are the ten steps in the research process?

Major sources for research problems include:

Research literature reviews are without bias.

Research literature reviews are always long.

Definitions, Purposes, and Dimensions of Research

Variables, Research Questions, and Hypotheses

Research Approaches

Randomized Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Subject Designs

Nonexperimental Approachesdesigns

Internal Validity

Sampling and Introduction to External Validity

Measurement and Descriptive Statistics

Measurement Reliability

Measurement Validity

Types of Data Collection Techniques

Ethical Issues in Conducting the Study

Practical Issues in Data Collection and Coding

Making Inferences From Sample Data I: The Null Hypothesis Significance Testing Approach

Making Inferences From Sample Data II: the Evidence-Based Approach

General Design Classifications for Selection of Difference Statistical Methods

Selection of Appropriate Statistical Methods: Integration of Design and Analysis

Data Analysis and Interpretation: Basic Difference Questions

Analysis and Interpretation of Basic Associational Research Questions

Analysis and Interpretation of Complex Research Questions

Evaluating Research Validity: Part I

Evaluating Research Validity: Part II

Evaluating Research for Evidence-Based Practice

Writing the Research Report

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