Question 1

Qualitative research questions should begin with the words how or what to illustrate an emergent,inductive design.

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False

Question 2

Distinguish between a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis used in quantitative research.

Accepted Answer

The null hypothesis predicts that there is no relationship between the variables of interest and that there are no differences between the groups in the general population.An alternative hypothesis,also known as a directional hypothesis,makes a prediction about the expected outcomes based on prior literature.These hypotheses predict what the difference might be,for example,the difference might be greater,less than,higher or lower.

Question 3

Which word is an example of an exploratory verb to use in developing qualitative research questions?
A)determine
B)influence
C)impact
D)discover

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Discover is an exploratory verb suitable for qualitative research questions, as it implies a process of uncovering or finding out information without presupposing a direction of influence or a specific outcome.

Question 4

In qualitative studies,researchers provide research questions and objectives,not hypotheses.

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Question 5

A strong mixed methods study should contain two research questions: a qualitative question and a quantitative question or hypothesis.

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Question 6

Describe the 3 forms that a mixed methods research question can take.

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Question 7

What is a central research question in qualitative research and how is it related to strategies of inquiry and subquestions?

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Question 8

Provide an example of a null hypothesis and a minimum of 2 alternative hypotheses for a quantitative research study you might design.

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Question 9

Provide an example of a central research question and 2 associated subquestions for a qualitative research study focused on the understanding the experience of graduate students in a research methodology course.

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Question 10

Define and explain the descriptive-inferential model of writing mixed methods research questions and hypotheses.

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Quiz 7: Research Questions and Hypotheses