Question 1

Critical thinking
A)   involves superstition and witchcraft.
B)   looks at an issue from one viewpoint only.
C)   has little to do with research.
D)   leads us to uncover hidden assumptions.

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating information to uncover hidden assumptions and biases. It is a process of questioning and challenging viewpoints, which makes it a more objective and evidence-based approach rather than relying on superstition or bias. Additionally, critical thinking often involves research to gather and analyze relevant information from multiple sources.

Question 2

Empirical evidence
A)  is data or evidence that can be tied to something that can be seen,touched,smelled,etc.
B)  is always easily collected.
C)  never needs to be documented.
D)  does not need to be collected systematically.

Accepted Answer

Empirical evidence is based on direct observation, experimentation, or other forms of sensory experience. This means that it is grounded in things that are perceptible through our senses, such as data that can be seen on a graph or smelled in a lab. Therefore, choice A correctly defines empirical evidence. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest that empirical evidence is always easy to collect, does not need to be documented, and does not need to be collected systematically, which are all false.

Question 3

Dr.Richards took his research in a completely new direction,and found himself asking the "What" question again and again to try to design a second study.His first study was considered a(n)________study.
A)   explanatory
B)   exploratory
C)   qualitative
D)   scholarly

Accepted Answer

An exploratory study is designed to investigate a new topic or research question and to generate initial insights and understanding. Dr. Richards' first study was likely exploratory in nature, as he was conducting new research and exploring his topic. The fact that he is now asking "What" questions suggests that he is still in the exploration phase, trying to better understand his topic before moving on to more explanatory or hypothesis-testing research.

Question 4

Dr.Van Offer is a medical doctor with an idea about how to improve his dermatology patients' care.He would like to perform a study.What type of study should he consider?
A)exploratory
B)descriptive
C)explanatory
D)experimental

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Van Offer is a medical doctor with...

Question 5

In real life the seven-step research plan often integrates steps,it is nonlinear.What step is the most important in ensuring that the research topic is narrowed to an appropriate area?
A)   informing others
B)   designing the study
C)   analyzing the data
D)   focusing the question

Accepted Answer

Focusing the question is the most important step in ensuring that the research topic is narrowed to an appropriate area. This step involves defining the scope of the research, clarifying the research question, and identifying the key variables and concepts that will be investigated. Without a focused research question, the study is likely to be too broad, unfocused, or irrelevant to the research problem or objective.

Question 6

Two types of research are typically done in the later stage of the learning process.They are
A)explanatory,evaluation.
B)descriptive,explanatory.
C)evaluation,descriptive.
D)exploratory,descriptive.

Accepted Answer

In the later stages of the learning process, research often focuses on understanding why phenomena occur and assessing the effectiveness of interventions or programs. Explanatory research aims to explain relationships and causality, while evaluation research assesses the impact or outcomes of specific interventions, programs, or policies.

Question 7

Basic social research increases general knowledge and
A)  its usefulness is usually immediately apparent.
B)  requires that the researcher purchase expensive equipment.
C)  the researchers are activist and interventionist oriented,solving immediate problems.
D)  is the source of many new scientific ideas.

Accepted Answer

Basic social research primarily aims to expand general knowledge and understanding, often leading to the generation of new scientific ideas and theories. Unlike applied research, its usefulness might not be immediately apparent, and it does not necessarily require expensive equipment or an activist approach.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process?
A)   design study
B)   collect data
C)   take a course in research
D)   interpret data

Accepted Answer

Taking a course in research is not a step in the research process, it is a way to gain knowledge and skills to perform research. The actual steps in the research process are designing the study, collecting data, analyzing data, and interpreting results.

Question 9

Dr.Mottle is interested in studying the Amish migration into the Midwest during the 1900s.Which of the following would best fit her research?
A)   experimental/quantitative research
B)   content analysis/quantitative research
C)   ethnographic field research/qualitative research
D)   historical research/qualitative research

Accepted Answer

Dr. Mottle's interest in studying the Amish migration into the Midwest during the 1900s is best suited for historical research, which involves analyzing past events to understand their causes and effects. This type of research is qualitative, as it focuses on understanding the context, meanings, and characteristics of historical events rather than quantifying data.

Question 10

Which of the following studies might be considered explanatory research?
A)   Why are some women always late for their annual physical?
B)   Do athletes like a specific beverage?
C)   Does the anti-smoking policy in Arizona work?
D)   When is the best time to implement a new student policy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following studies might be...

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a major purpose of research?
A)   to explore a new issue
B)   to find hidden treasure
C)   to see if a program works as it should
D)   to explain why an event happens in a certain way

Accepted Answer

Finding hidden treasure is not a purpose of research. The other options are all valid reasons for conducting research: exploring new issues, evaluating program effectiveness, and explaining causal relationships.

Question 12

A study that is developed to determine whether a new immigration law is effective is considered what type of study?
A)   evaluative
B)   descriptive
C)   comprehensive
D)   exploratory

Accepted Answer

An evaluative study is designed to determine the effectiveness of a particular policy or intervention. In this case, the study is examining whether a new immigration law is effective, which would fall under the category of evaluative research. Descriptive research is used to describe characteristics or behaviors of a population, while comprehensive research is a more general term and does not specifically refer to a type of study. Exploratory research is conducted when the researcher is trying to gain a better understanding of a problem or situation, and is not typically used to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific policy or intervention.

Question 13

Which of the following definitions DOES NOT fit the word "research"?
A)applying critical thinking and adopting an orientation
B)process of applying accepted techniques and principles
C)gathering preexisting information from academic journals
D)using faulty logic to make choices

Accepted Answer

Using faulty logic to make choices is not a definition of research, as it goes against the idea of applying accepted principles and conducting critical thinking to gather information.

Question 14

Dr.Marsh did an exploratory study on a topic that he thought was very interesting.He spent hours and hours collecting data and analyzing the data,but when he tried to interpret the data he didn't get anywhere- nothing made sense.Which of the following steps in the research process do you think that Dr.Marsh skipped?
A)   informing others
B)   designing the study
C)   background research
D)   selecting a topic

Accepted Answer

Dr. Marsh may have skipped the step of designing the study, which would have involved figuring out the appropriate research methods and instruments to use for data collection and setting up the study in a way that would have allowed for meaningful data analysis.

Question 15

Dr.Van Offer is conducting a survey research study.He will
A)ask people questions in a written format or in an interview format.
B)need thousands of participants.
C)summarize the data in PowerPoint presentations only.
D)need at least 5 assistants to help process the study.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Van Offer is conducting a survey research study, which requires asking people questions. The questions can be presented in a written format, such as through an online survey, or in an interview format, where participants are asked the questions directly. Option B is not necessarily true, as the sample size will depend on the research question and methodology. Option C is not accurate, as data can be summarized in many forms, not just PowerPoint presentations. Option D may or may not be true, depending on the scope and complexity of the study.

Question 16

Quantitative data collection techniques include all BUT the following:
A)   historical comparative research.
B)   experiments.
C)   surveys.
D)   content analyses.

Accepted Answer

Historical comparative research is a qualitative research method that is focused on studying historical events and comparing them to each other. It does not involve collecting quantitative data. The other options, experiments, surveys, and content analyses are all quantitative data collection techniques.

Question 17

Dr.Marsh designed a study to determine if the new healthcare guidelines impacted practitioner procedures.This study is most likely a(n)
A)evaluative study.
B)extractive study.
C)exact study.
D)descriptive study.

Accepted Answer

An evaluative study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness or impact of a program, policy, or intervention. In this case, the study is assessing the impact of the new healthcare guidelines on practitioner procedures, which fits the description of an evaluative study. The other options (B) extractive study, (C) exact study, and (D) descriptive study do not accurately describe the purpose of the study.

Question 18

Quantitative Research experiments
A)   are also called survey research.
B)   do not follow the logic found in natural science research.
C)   require a well-defined research question.
D)   have nothing to do with science.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative research experiments require a well-defined research question to guide their design and execution. They aim to obtain numerical data that can be analyzed statistically to understand relationships or patterns. While the scientific method guides natural science research, it is not exclusive to it, and quantitative research can also use this method to investigate and answer questions in social science, market research, and other fields. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect, and option D is not accurate either, as quantitative research experiments have a scientific nature and methodology.

Question 19

Ms.Goldsworth told her professor that she was having a difficult time determining what is true and how to evaluate data.She actually needs help with
A)   critical reasoning.
B)   qualitative research.
C)   historical research.
D)   forming an argument.

Accepted Answer

Ms. Goldsworth's difficulty in determining what is true and how to evaluate data indicates a lack of critical reasoning skills.

Question 20

This type of data collection typically requires that a researcher closely observes a small group of people over a length of time.
A)   ethnographic field research
B)   surveys
C)   quantitative data collection
D)   historical-comparative research

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic field research involves spending an extended period of time observing and interacting with a small group of people in their natural setting. This type of data collection is particularly useful for gaining an in-depth understanding of social phenomena and cultural practices. Surveys, quantitative data collection, and historical-comparative research are all different methods of collecting data that do not involve close observations over a length of time.

Quiz 1: Why Do Research

Critical thinking

Empirical evidence

Dr.Richards took his research in a completely new direction,and found himself asking the "What" question again and again to try to design a second study.His first study was considered a(n) ________study.

Dr.Van Offer is a medical doctor with an idea about how to improve his dermatology patients' care.He would like to perform a study.What type of study should he consider?

In real life the seven-step research plan often integrates steps,it is nonlinear.What step is the most important in ensuring that the research topic is narrowed to an appropriate area?

Two types of research are typically done in the later stage of the learning process.They are

Basic social research increases general knowledge and

Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process?

Dr.Mottle is interested in studying the Amish migration into the Midwest during the 1900s.Which of the following would best fit her research?

Which of the following studies might be considered explanatory research?

Which of the following is NOT a major purpose of research?

A study that is developed to determine whether a new immigration law is effective is considered what type of study?

Which of the following definitions DOES NOT fit the word "research"?

Dr.Van Offer is conducting a survey research study.He will

Quantitative data collection techniques include all BUT the following:

Dr.Marsh designed a study to determine if the new healthcare guidelines impacted practitioner procedures.This study is most likely a(n)

Quantitative Research experiments

Ms.Goldsworth told her professor that she was having a difficult time determining what is true and how to evaluate data.She actually needs help with

This type of data collection typically requires that a researcher closely observes a small group of people over a length of time.