Deck 1: Definitions, Purposes, and Dimensions of Research

Question 1

Disciplined inquiry refers to research that is:

A) Characterized as being unquestionable or absolute
B) Conducted and reported so that the argument of the researcher can be carefully examined
C) Necessary to influence important policy decisions
D) Superficially plausible and outwardly logical

Answer 1

Conducted and reported so that the argument of the researcher can be carefully examined

Question 2

Field settings for research:

A) Are only found in qualitative research studies
B) Provide better control over extraneous variables
C) Are places where participants typically live or work
D) Lack ecological validity

Answer 2

Are places where participants typically live or work

Question 3

Self-report data can be biased by which of the following:

A) Close observation of the participants' behaviors
B) A sensitive, well-trained interviewer
C) Participants may want to please the researcher
D) b and c

Answer 3

Participants may want to please the researcher

Question 4

Quantitative data are:

A) Easily classified or quantified
B) Usually gathered from interviews, observations, or documents
C) Said to be "subjective"
D) a and b

Question 5

Qualitative data are:

A) Said to be "objective"
B) Difficult to quantify
C) Typically words or images
D) b and c

Question 6

Examples of a field setting include:

A) A room with a video camera and microphones to record participants' behavior
B) A hospital to study surgical complications
C) A school to study student aggression towards peers
D) All of the above

Question 7

Smith's definition of research includes:

A) It must be reported
B) It must be eloquently stated
C) The researchers must be well-known
D) It must seem plausible

Question 8

Research should be:

A) Systematic
B) Difficult to verify
C) Naturalistic
D) Quantifiable

Question 9

Research must be either qualitative or quantitative.

Question 10

One purpose of research is to better understand new developments within one's discipline.

Question 11

A hospital administrator wants to investigate the efficacy of a new medical program. This is an example of practical applications for research.

Question 12

A researcher wants to learn more about Bandura's self-efficacy construct. This is an example of a practical application for research.

Question 13

A mastery motivation tool is being developed to assess preschool children. This is an example of the theory development purpose for research.

Question 14

Professionals can usually glean what they need to know by attending professional workshops and conferences.

Question 15

The constructivist approach does not adhere to a set of systematic guidelines.

Question 16

Research hypotheses can rarely be tested or verified by others.

Question 17

The type of data and data analysis must match the research paradigm, qualitative or quantitative.

Question 18

There are philosophical differences between qualitative and quantitative research.

Question 19

Quantitative research usually follows a detailed plan established prior to the study.

Question 20

A theory presents a systematic view of a phenomenon.

Question 21

Explain the similarities and differences among the four main purposes of conducting research.

Question 22

In your own words, define "research."

Question 23

Explain the differences between the randomized experimental approach and the quasi-experimental approach.