Description : Which one of the following research tests hypotheses and theories in order to explain how and why a phenomenon operates as it does? a. Descriptive b. Predictive c. Explanatory d. Exploratory
Last Answer : c. Explanatory
Description : When a researcher starts with the dependent variable and moves backwards, it is called. a. Predictive research b. Retrospective research c. Exploratory research d. Descriptive research
Last Answer : b. Retrospective research
Description : The feasibility of a research study should be considered in light of: a. Cost and time required to conduct the study b. Skills required of the researcher c. Potential ethical concerns d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : The strongest evidence for causality comes from which of the following research methods? a. Experimental b. Causal-comparative c. Correlational d. Ethnography
Last Answer : a. Experimental
Description : ______ research occurs when the researcher manipulates the independent variable. a. causal-comparative research b. experimental research c. ethnography d. correlational research
Last Answer : b. experimental research
Description : Qualitative research is often exploratory and has all of the following characteristics except: a. It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest b. It ... hypotheses and develop theory about phenomena in the world d. It uses the inductive scientific method
Last Answer : a. It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest
Description : Which of the following best describes quantitative research? a. the collection of non-numerical data b. an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses c. research that is exploratory d. research that attempts to generate a new theory
Last Answer : b. an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses
Description : Which of the following is Not type of Quantitative research nursing? a. Ethnography research b. Descriptive research c. Quasi experimental d. Experimental research
Last Answer : a. Ethnography research
Description : Which approach is the strongest for establishing that a relationship is causal? a. Causal-comparative b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Historical
Last Answer : B
Description : Which of the following statements is true of a theory? a. it most simply means “explanation” b. it answers the “how” and “why” questions c. it can be a well developed explanatory system d. all of the above
Last Answer : d. all of the above
Description : Why are correlational descriptive methods used over causal effect methods in psychological research for reasons beyond ethics?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : When very little is known about the problem being examined, which type of marketing research is done ? 1. Exploratory Research 2. Descriptive Research 3. Casual Research 4. Predictive Research 5. None of these
Last Answer : Exploratory Research
Description : Suppose marketers at Lever Brothers are trying to determine whether the use of money off coupons for detergent was the reason for a sales increase in a particular store. The type of study conducted to answer this question would be: A)exploratory B)descriptive C)casual D)qualitative
Last Answer : C)casual
Description : When more information is needed about the problem and the tentative hypothesis needs to be made3 more specific, marketers usually conduct ____research : 1. descriptive studies 2. casual investigations 3. exploratory studies 4. statistical studies 5. syndicated research
Last Answer : exploratory studies
Description : Data compiled inside or outside the organization for some purpose other than the current research investigation are termed __________ data : 1. organizational 2. primary 3. secondary 4. exploratory 5. descriptive
Last Answer : secondary
Description : Ellen decided to conduct an experiment in her mall's car park to see if shoppers would respond to a lower parking price to park in some of the under-utilized sections of the car park. Which of ... research Ellen is using? A. Exploratory B. Causal C. Descriptive D. Investigative E. Behavioral
Last Answer : B. Causal
Description : When more information is needed about the problem and the tentative hypothesis needs to be made more specific, marketers usually conduct ---------- research: A)descriptive studies B)casual investigations C)exploratory studies D)statistical studies E)syndicated research
Last Answer : C)exploratory studies
Description : Data compiled inside or outside the organisation for some purpose other than the current research investigation are termed ______ data: A)organisational B)primary C)secondary D)exploratory E)descriptive
Last Answer : C)secondary
Description : Which of the following is NOT concept of measurement theory? a. Directness of measurement b. Reliability c. Feasibility d. Measurement error
Last Answer : C
Description : A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called ___. a. A Constant b. A Variable c. A Cause-and-Effect Relationship d. A Descriptive Relationship
Last Answer : b. A Variable
Description : Which of the following is NOT a purpose of descriptive studies? a. To serve as a starting point for hypothesis generation b. To get rigorous control of the variables c. To serve as a starting ... for theory development d. To observe, describe, & document aspects of a situation as it naturally occurs
Last Answer : b. To get rigorous control of the variables
Description : The use of statistics to make assumptions concerning some unknown aspect of a population from a sample of that population is known as follow; a. Inferential Statistics b. Parameter c. Descriptive Statistics d. Sampling
Last Answer : a. Inferential Statistics
Description : The type of qualitative research that describes the culture of a group of people is called; a. Phenomenology b. Grounded theory c. Ethnography d. Case study
Last Answer : c. Ethnography
Description : The nonrandom sampling type that involves selecting a convenience sample from a population with a specific set of characteristics for your research study is called _____. a. Convenience sampling b. Quota sampling c. Purposive sampling d. Snowball sampling
Last Answer : c. Purposive sampling
Description : A researcher studies a Kashmiri group for a six month period to learn all about them so he can write a book about that particular tribe. What type of research will he likely be conducting? a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Grounded theory d. Collective case study
Last Answer : a. Ethnography
Description : The statement of purpose in a research study should: a. Identify the design of the study b. Identify the intent or objective of the study c. Specify the type of people to be used in the study d. Describe the study
Last Answer : b. Identify the intent or objective of the study
Description : Which of the following is not an element of the ethical research? a. Protecting subjects rights b. Obtaining informed consent c. Obtaining institutional approval d. Unbalancing the benefits and the risk in the study
Last Answer : d. Unbalancing the benefits and the risk in the study
Description : Which of the following is known as a clear statement of the specific aim or goal of the study a. Research Question b. Research objective c. Research Purpose d. Research Problem
Last Answer : c. Research Purpose
Description : Which of the following is not one of the 4 major approaches to qualitative research? a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Case study d. Nonexperimental
Last Answer : d. Nonexperimental
Description : In which qualitative research approach is the primary goal to gain access to individuals’ inner worlds of experience? a. Phenomenology b. Ethnography c. Grounded theory d. Case study
Last Answer : a. Phenomenology
Description : ________ is a study of human consciousness and individuals’ experience of some phenomenon. a. Phenomenology b. Ethnography c. Grounded theory d. Case study research
Description : The degree to which the components of the research reflect the theory, concept, or variable under study is termed as; a. Design Validity b. Threats to Validity c. Internal validity d. External validity
Last Answer : a. Design Validity
Description : In an experimental research study, the primary goal is to isolate and identify the effect produced by the ____. a. Dependent variable b. Extraneous variable c. Independent variable d. Confounding variable
Last Answer : c. Independent variable
Description : Which strategy used to promote qualitative research validity uses multiple research methods to study a phenomenon? a. Data triangulation b. Methods triangulation c. Theory triangulation d. Member checking
Last Answer : b. Methods triangulation
Description : Selection of sample in this study is an important step in doing research. A good sample is: a. One that includes both male and female nurses b. One that shows a balance in the number of ... is representative of the population from which it was selected d. One that can be manipulated and controlled
Last Answer : c. One that is representative of the population from which it was selected
Description : Research participants must give what before they can participate in a study? a. Guidelines b. A commitment c. Informed consent d. Private information
Last Answer : c. Informed consent
Description : Which of the following is not an ethical guideline for conducting research with humans? a. Getting informed consent of the participant b. Telling participants they must continue until the study ... Keeping participants' identity anonymous d. Telling participants they are free to withdraw at any time
Last Answer : b. Telling participants they must continue until the study has been completed
Description : The Introduction section of the research plan a. Gives an overview of prior relevant studies b. Contains a statement of the purpose of the study c. Concludes with a statement of the research questions &, for quantitative research, it includes the research hypothesis d. All of the above
Description : The Method section of the research plan typically specifies EXCEPT; a. The research participants b. The results of prior studies that address the phenomena of interest c. The apparatus, instruments, and materials for the research study d. The planned research procedures
Last Answer : b. The results of prior studies that address the phenomena of interes
Description : A research plan _____. a. Should be detailed b. Should be given to others for review and comments c. Sets out the rationale for a research study d. All of the above
Description : Hypotheses in qualitative research studies usually _____. a. Are very specific and stated prior to beginning the study b. Are often generated as the data are collected, interpreted, and analyzed c. Are never used d. Are always stated after the research study has been completed
Last Answer : b. Are often generated as the data are collected, interpreted, and analyzed
Description : A formal statement of the research question or “purpose of research study” generally; a. Is made prior to the literature review b. Is made after the literature review c. Will help guide the research process d. b and c
Last Answer : d. b and c
Description : What is the primary approach that is used by the IRB to assess the ethical acceptability of a research study? a. Utilitarianism b. Deontology c. Ethical skepticism d. Comparativeism
Last Answer : a. Utilitarianism
Description : One step that is not included in planning a research study is: a. Identifying a researchable problem b. A review of current research c. Statement of the research question d. Conducting a meta-analysis of the research e. Developing a research plan
Last Answer : d. Conducting a meta-analysis of the research
Description : Which of the following is Not a part of research a. Diligent study b. Unsystematic inquiry c. Refine existing knowledge d. Validate the knowledge
Last Answer : b. Unsystematic inquiry
Description : The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of (A) Qualitative Research (B) Analysis of Variance (C) Correlational Study (D) Probability Sampling
Last Answer : (A) Qualitative Research
Description : Which of the following statement matches with that of Mouly? Options: A) Research is a process in which Exploratory procedure(method) has been employed B) The application of Scientific method foe ... and organised procedure D) Research can be defined in the form of study method of problem-solving
Last Answer : B) The application of Scientific method foe experimentation and interpretation intellectually for solving the problems is called a research
Description : Sampling in qualitative research is similar to which type of sampling in quantitative research? a. Simple random sampling b. Systematic sampling c. Quota sampling d. Purposive sampling
Last Answer : d. Purposive sampling
Description : Which type of research provides the strongest evidence about the existence of cause-and-effect relationships? a. Nonexperimental Research b. Experimental Research
Last Answer : b. Experimental Research
Description : The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge typically is built from which type of research? a. Basic Research b. Action Research c. Evaluation Research d. Orientation Research
Last Answer : a. Basic Research