Question 1

Simply put, research methods refer to&#10;A)The techniques and procedures that produce evidence&#10;B)Using internet sources to uncover why research studies are conducted&#10;C)Identifying who sponsors research projects&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Research methods are the techniques and procedures used to conduct research and produce evidence. They encompass a wide range of approaches for collecting and analyzing data. Options B and C are aspects related to research but do not define research methods.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a way research has become a part of modern public policy and management?&#10;A)Performance measure&#10;B)Program evaluation&#10;C)Evidence-based policy&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Research has become integral to modern public policy and management through performance measurement, program evaluation, and evidence-based policy, all of which rely on research to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Question 3

Secondary research includes:&#10;A)Research that can be conducted at the library&#10;B)Research that can be done by collecting original data&#10;C)Research done with original analysis of existing data&#10;D)B and C only&#10;E)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Secondary research involves analyzing existing data, which can often be found in libraries.

Question 4

The following is an example of a causal research question:&#10;A)What is the unemployment rate in Iceland?&#10;B)Do college graduates earn more than high school graduates?&#10;C)Will free after-school tutoring raise graduation rates?&#10;D)B and C only&#10;E)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Causal research questions aim to determine the effect of one variable on another, such as whether free after-school tutoring will raise graduation rates.

Question 5

Key features of research include:&#10;A)It comes in various shapes and sizes&#10;B)It is never perfect&#10;C)It aims to generalize&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Research is diverse in its forms and methodologies (A), acknowledges its limitations and imperfections (B), and often seeks to generalize findings to broader contexts (C), making all of the above statements true.

Question 6

The following is an example of a descriptive research question:&#10;A)What is the unemployment rate in Iceland?&#10;B)Will free after-school tutoring raise graduation rates?&#10;C)Do college graduates earn more than high school graduates?&#10;D)B and C only

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are descriptive research questions because they describe the relationship between two or more variables.

Deck 1: Research in the Real World