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RM: Week 2 (Intro)
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1
How do we develop beliefs and knowledge in daily life?
All of the above.
From cultural beliefs.
From Authorities and experts.
From personal experiences.
2
Interviews, which can be structured or semi structured and range in depth, are
typically
a quantitative approach.
False
True
3
Which of the following is
not
one of the 6 primary purposes of social research?
Description.
Creation.
Exploration.
Explanation.
4
A hypothesis explains a phenomenon that can be used to make testable predictions supported by past research.
False
True
5
Which research process involves an inductive approach?
Qualitative.
Mixed-methods.
None of the above.
6
To show characteristics of a phenomenon through the use of surveys or interviews, which one is the best research type?
Predictive research.
Descriptive research.
Exploratory research.
Explanatory research.
7
Which research type attempts to clarify why and how there is a relationship between two or more variables?
Descriptive research.
Explanatory research.
Exploratory research.
Predictive research.
8
Research is a systemic process.
True
False
9
Exploratory research is aimed at clarifying concepts, gathering explanations, gaining insight, and refining problems.
True
False
10
A strength of applied research is that it has direct value to practitioners. Select another strength from the following.
The gap between practitioner and researcher is bridged.
The researcher has no control over the research setting.
Hypotheses are always tested in a laboratory setting.
Theory-based knowledge is developed.
11
Social research is research that produces knowledge and helps us come to understand the social world and our place in it
False
True
12
Which research type relies heavily upon the use of data and is susceptible to changes in environment?
Explanatory research.
Exploratory research.
Predictive research.
Descriptive research.
13
The five major approaches to research are quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, arts-based, and historically-based.
False
True
14
To become effective decision makers, researchers
must
acquire the best and most recent knowledge; they
must
become...
Consumers of research.
Very convincing.
An excellent presenter and public speaker.
The top expert in their field.
15
Methods + theory =
Methodology.
Practical implications.
Pragmatism.
Praxis.
16
Case studies, which can be single case or multi case, use a qualitative approach.
True
False
17
Which research process involves a deductive approach?
None of the above.
Quantitative.
Qualitative.
Mixed-methods.
18
Surveys are
usually
conducted with questionnaires and use a quantitative approach.
True
False
19
What research focus could provide an account of varying opinions expressed by individuals concerning a certain issue?
Qualitative.
Quantitative.
Community based.
Art based.
20
Statistics are used in most quantitative research, but they are not required.
False
True
