Question 1

Like the components of research, the theory building approach, research objective, and type of data analysis must also be ___________________.
A) linear
B) sequential
C) aligned
D) random

Accepted Answer

The components of research, theory building approach, research objective, and type of data analysis must be aligned with each other for coherence and consistency in the research process. It is not a linear or sequential process as these terms refer to the order of steps, but alignment is essential for the research to be effective. Randomness is not desirable in scientific research.

Question 2

______________ logic starts with a general idea or set of principles that suggest more specific ideas about the relationship.
A) Inductive
B) Conductive
C) Deductive
D) Reductive

Accepted Answer

Deductive logic begins with a general idea or set of principles (premises) and then deduces specific conclusions from them.

Question 3

____________________ is an activity which is fundamentally aimed at gathering information to solve problems and answer questions.
A) Practice
B) Application
C) Research
D) Theorizing

Accepted Answer

Research is the activity that involves gathering information through various methods and techniques in order to solve problems and answer questions. It is a systematic process that involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to arrive at meaningful conclusions. Practice refers to the actual application of knowledge or skills in real-life situations, while application is the use of techniques or tools to carry out a specific task or process. Theorizing, on the other hand, involves the development of abstract concepts or ideas that explain observed phenomena.

Question 4

In his research, Jim would like to test to see if the alternative service delivery model is more efficient than the existing service delivery model. This can be considered Jim's _________________.
A) research question
B) research correlation
C) research objective
D) research design

Accepted Answer

The answer of In his research, Jim would like to...

Question 5

If you are conducting research aimed at exploring a phenomenon, you will most likely be utilizing ___________________.
A) inductive reasoning
B) deductive reasoning
C) conductive reasoning
D) reductive reasoning

Accepted Answer

Inductive reasoning involves using specific observations or data to form a general conclusion or theory. This is often the approach used in exploratory research, where the goal is to generate new ideas or hypotheses based on observation and analysis of data. Deductive reasoning, on the other hand, involves starting with a general theory or hypothesis and testing it through specific observations or experiments. Conductive reasoning and reductive reasoning are not commonly used terms in research methodology.

Question 6

If the goal of your research is to test or confirm a hypothesized relationship, you will likely be gathering ________________.
A) qualitative data
B) descriptive data
C) quantitative data
D) narrative data

Accepted Answer

If the goal of the research is to test or confirm a hypothesized relationship, the research must use quantitative data. This means that the data collected must be numerical, measurable, and analyzed using statistical methods. Qualitative data (choice A) would not be sufficient for testing a hypothesis, as it is typically used to explore complex phenomena, rather than test a specific relationship. Descriptive data (choice B) may be useful in helping to describe a population, but it would not necessarily confirm a particular relationship. Narrative data (choice D) is typically used to gather rich and contextualized accounts of people's experiences, but it would not be suitable for testing a hypothesis.

Question 7

Group differences, correlation, and cause and effect all represent types of relationships that may be examined with a research objective aimed at _________________.
A) confirming or testing a hypothesis
B) exploring and describing the phenomenon
C) inferential
D) quantitative

Accepted Answer

Confirming or testing a hypothesis is the main objective of examining group differences, correlation, and cause and effect relationships in research. Exploring and describing phenomena are also important objectives, but they are not specific to these types of relationships. Inferential and quantitative techniques may be used in the process of examining these relationships, but they are not the primary objective.

Question 8

If James would like to better understand the experience of students in a graduate level research methods course, his research objective would be described as __________________.
A) confirming or testing a hypothesis
B) exploring and describing the phenomenon
C) inferential
D) quantitative

Accepted Answer

The objective of exploring and describing the experience of students in a graduate level research methods course suggests a qualitative research objective of exploring and describing a phenomenon. This is in contrast to a confirmatory or inferential research objective (A and C) that would focus on testing hypotheses or making predictions, or a quantitative research objective (D) that would involve numerical data analysis.

Question 9

The ____________________ is a statement of the purpose of your research.
A) research topic
B) research question
C) research design
D) research objective

Accepted Answer

The research objective is a statement that outlines the specific goals or aims of the research being conducted. It clarifies the purpose of the research and helps to guide the research design, methodology, and data collection process. The research topic refers to the broad subject area being investigated, while the research question is the specific question being asked or problem being addressed. Research design refers to the overall structure and plan for the research.

Question 10

________________ is an explanation of a phenomenon while ________________ is the application of the knowledge.
A) Practice; theory
B) Theory, data collection
C) Theory, practice
D) Theory, research

Accepted Answer

A theory is an explanation of a phenomenon while practice is the application of the knowledge gained from that theory.

Question 11

Generally, theory building can be done through either a _____________ or an ____________ approach.
A) deductive; inductive
B) qualitative; quantitative
C) deductive; reductive
D) reductive; inductive

Accepted Answer

Deductive approach starts with a general theory or hypothesis and then tests it through observations and data collection, whereas inductive approach starts with specific observations and data and then develops a theory or hypothesis based on those observations. Therefore, both deductive and inductive approaches can be used for theory building, but they have different starting points and processes.

Question 12

If your research objective is to explore and describe a phenomenon, then a data analysis approach that would be aligned is _________________.
A) correlation
B) test group differences
C) cause and effect
D) descriptive statistics

Accepted Answer

Descriptive statistics is the best choice for exploring and describing a phenomenon, as it involves summarizing and presenting data through measures such as mean, median, and standard deviation. Correlation and test group differences are more appropriate for analyzing relationships or differences between groups, while cause and effect is focused on identifying the factors that contribute to a phenomenon.

Question 13

A research question that asks if diversity training causes the cultural competence of an organization to increase is an example of what type of research question?
A) correlational research question
B) causal research question
C) inferential research question
D) descriptive research question

Accepted Answer

The question is asking if diversity training causes an increase in cultural competence, implying a cause-and-effect relationship, making it a causal research question.

Question 14

A _________________ helps define the scope of your work and prevent ________________.
A) research question; scope-creep
B) research topic; scope-creep
C) research question; topic-narrowing
D) research topic; topic-narrowing

Accepted Answer

A research question helps define the specific area of inquiry, which thereby helps to set the boundaries for the research. This prevents "scope-creep," which refers to the tendency to expand the scope of the project beyond the intended boundaries. A research topic, on the other hand, refers to a general area of interest for research, which can be further narrowed down to a specific research question. Therefore, while both the research question and research topic are important, the former is particularly helpful in preventing scope-creep.

Question 15

The case of Jim, he developed a ____________________ that the alternative service delivery model is more cost efficient and effective in saving lives than the existing service delivery model.
A) research topic
B) research question
C) research objective
D) hypothesis

Accepted Answer

Jim's statement that the alternative service delivery model is more cost efficient and effective in saving lives is a hypothesis, as it is a proposed explanation based on some evidence.

Question 16

The answer to a _____________________ is intended to document the existence or status of a phenomenon.
A) correlational research question
B) causal research question
C) inferential research question
D) descriptive research question

Accepted Answer

Descriptive research questions aim to describe or document the existence or status of a phenomenon. Correlational research questions aim to investigate the relationship between two or more variables. Causal research questions aim to investigate the cause-and-effect relationship between variables. Inferential research questions aim to make inferences about a population based on data collected from a sample.

Question 17

A ____________________ is useful to develop an in-depth understanding of your research topic, discover what is known about a particular subject, and learn about common research practices.
A) research question
B) research topic
C) literature review
D) research objective

Accepted Answer

A literature review is a useful tool to develop an in-depth understanding of a research topic by analyzing and evaluating existing literature in the field. It helps to identify gaps in knowledge, inconsistencies, and controversies, and can inform research questions, objectives, and hypotheses.

Question 18

Food insecurity in America is an example of a ________________________.
A) research topic
B) research question
C) research objective
D) research design

Accepted Answer

Food insecurity in America is a topic that requires research and study to understand its causes, extent, and impact on society. It is not a specific question, objective, or design for research, but a broad area of inquiry.

Question 19

In applied research, the research objective often originates from __________________.
A) a laboratory
B) a problem that needs to be solved
C) an assignment from a professor
D) the desire to support a particular theory

Accepted Answer

In applied research, the focus is on finding practical solutions to real-world problems. Therefore, the research objective usually originates from a problem or issue that needs to be solved, such as improving a product or process, enhancing customer satisfaction, or increasing efficiency in an organization.

Question 20

Deductive logic is best aligned with what type of research objective?
A) To explore the phenomenon
B) To confirm and test the hypothesized relationship
C) To describe the phenomenon
D) Qualitative research

Accepted Answer

Deductive logic involves testing a hypothesis or relationship that has been previously proposed. Therefore, it is best aligned with the research objective of confirming and testing the hypothesized relationship.

Quiz 3: Identifying the Focus of the Research

Like the components of research, the theory building approach, research objective, and type of data analysis must also be ___________________.

______________ logic starts with a general idea or set of principles that suggest more specific ideas about the relationship.

____________________ is an activity which is fundamentally aimed at gathering information to solve problems and answer questions.

In his research, Jim would like to test to see if the alternative service delivery model is more efficient than the existing service delivery model. This can be considered Jim's _________________.

If you are conducting research aimed at exploring a phenomenon, you will most likely be utilizing ___________________.

If the goal of your research is to test or confirm a hypothesized relationship, you will likely be gathering ________________.

Group differences, correlation, and cause and effect all represent types of relationships that may be examined with a research objective aimed at _________________.

If James would like to better understand the experience of students in a graduate level research methods course, his research objective would be described as __________________.

The ____________________ is a statement of the purpose of your research.

is an explanation of a phenomenon while is the application of the knowledge.

Generally, theory building can be done through either a _ or an approach.

If your research objective is to explore and describe a phenomenon, then a data analysis approach that would be aligned is _________________.

A research question that asks if diversity training causes the cultural competence of an organization to increase is an example of what type of research question?

A _ helps define the scope of your work and prevent .

The case of Jim, he developed a ____________________ that the alternative service delivery model is more cost efficient and effective in saving lives than the existing service delivery model.

The answer to a _____________________ is intended to document the existence or status of a phenomenon.

A ____________________ is useful to develop an in-depth understanding of your research topic, discover what is known about a particular subject, and learn about common research practices.

Food insecurity in America is an example of a ________________________.

In applied research, the research objective often originates from __________________.

Deductive logic is best aligned with what type of research objective?