Question 1

Journals that determine acceptance of manuscripts based on peer review are referred to as a:&#10;A) scientific journal.&#10;B) theoretical journal.&#10;C) referred journal.&#10;D) electronic journal.&#10;

Accepted Answer

Journals that determine acceptance of manuscripts based on peer review are referred to as referred journals. This means that the manuscripts submitted for publication are assessed by an anonymous panel of experts in the field before they are accepted for publication. This helps to ensure the quality and validity of the research being published.

Question 2

Explanations of concepts or variables in terms of how they are defined in a particular study are referred to as:&#10;A) operational definitions.&#10;B) primary sources.&#10;C) secondary sources.&#10;D) scientific literature.

Accepted Answer

Operational definitions are definitions that are specific to a particular study or experiment, explaining how variables or concepts are being measured or manipulated. They help to ensure consistency and clarity in research findings.

Question 3

In developing a problem statement, a researcher speaks to each of the following except:&#10;A) variables.&#10;B) population.&#10;C) design.&#10;D) focus of study.

Accepted Answer

In developing a problem statement, a researcher needs to consider the variables, population, and focus of study in order to clearly define the research question. The design of the study will come later in the research process, after the problem statement has been developed.

Question 4

The statement of purpose in a research study should:&#10;A) identify the design of the study.&#10;B) identify the intent or objective of the study.&#10;C) specify the type of people to be recruited in the study.&#10;D) describe the study.

Accepted Answer

The statement of purpose should clearly indicate the intent or objective of the study, which is what the researchers aim to accomplish through their research. While describing the study and identifying the design are also important aspects, they are different from the actual purpose of the study. Specifying the type of people to be recruited may be mentioned in the inclusion/exclusion criteria but is not a part of the statement of purpose.

Question 5

Sources of researchable problems can include:&#10;A) researcher's own experience.&#10;B) practical issues that require solutions.&#10;C) theory and past research.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are sources of researchable problems. Researchers can draw from their own experiences, identify practical issues that need solutions, and build on existing theoretical knowledge and previous research to formulate new research questions.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the problem statement, &#34;To what extent do health practices influence the health of American citizens?&#34;&#10;A) acceptable as stated&#10;B) not a research problem because it addresses a moral issue&#10;C) not acceptable as stated because it leads an independent variable&#10;D) not acceptable because of the vagueness of concepts stated

Accepted Answer

The problem statement is not acceptable as stated because it uses vague concepts, such as "health practices" and "health" without defining them. The lack of clarity makes it difficult to operationalize the variables and measure them accurately.

Question 7

Computer database searchers can be done:&#10;A) at the library.&#10;B) online at home.&#10;C) using a CD-ROM.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the given options are valid methods for conducting a computer database search. Conducting an online search at home or in a library is a popular choice as it allows for immediate access to a vast amount of information. Using CD-ROMs can also be an effective way to search for information, especially if the information is not available online. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it includes all three options.

Question 8

A good qualitative problem statement:&#10;A) defines the independent and dependent variables.&#10;B) conveys a sense of emerging design.&#10;C) specifies a research hypothesis to be tested.&#10;D) specifies a relationship between or among variables.

Accepted Answer

A good qualitative problem statement should convey a sense of emerging design, meaning that it is not overly prescriptive and allows for flexibility in the research process. It may identify variables, but does not have to define them in a specific manner or specify a research hypothesis to be tested. It should also identify a general area of interest and a clear research question.

Question 9

A statement that clearly describes the problem, makes a case for why it needs to be investigated, and often culminates by having the researcher articulate the problem in question form is found in what section of a research proposal?

A) theoretical rationale
B) definition of terms
C) problem statement
D) methods

Accepted Answer

The problem statement section of a research proposal clearly describes the issue or problem that the study seeks to address and provides reasons for why it is important to investigate. It often concludes with a question that the researcher aims to answer through their study.

Question 10

The feasibility of a study should be considered in light of:&#10;A) cost and time required to conduct the study.&#10;B) skills required of the researcher.&#10;C) potential ethical concerns.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The feasibility of a study should be considered in light of all the factors listed above, as they can all affect the ability to successfully conduct the study. The cost and time required can impact funding and resources, the skills required of the researcher can affect the quality of the study, and potential ethical concerns need to be addressed to ensure the well-being of study participants.

Deck 4: Selecting and Defining a Problem