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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2010
STA630- Research Methods (Session - 2)
Marks: 47
Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
On which of the following, Scientific knowledge mostly relies?
► Identification of events
► Logical understanding
► Prior knowledge
► All of the given options
Reference:
Science is based on the assumption that all events have antecedent causes that are subject to
identification and logical understanding.(page#4)
Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
All of the following are true statements about action research EXCEPT;
►Data are systematically analyzed.
► Data are collected systematically.
► Results are generalizable.
►Results are used to improve practice.
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Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following research questions is BEST answered using action research?
►How can I improve the interaction of students of different ethnicity in my class?
►What factors influence student interaction in multiethnic classes?
►Is there a difference between male and female acceptance of others in multiethnic
classes?
►How do students from Asian countries adjust to classroom practices in U.S. schools?
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Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is true about the relationship between theory building and data
collection?
►When studies come out as expected, inductive support for the theory is gained.
►If an experiment fails, discarding the experiment is an example of affirming the
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consequent.
►When a hypothesis is not supported, virtually nothing has been learned about the
theory.
►A good theory will be inclusive enough to explain every possible research outcome.
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Which of the following can best be described as a categorical variable?
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►Annual income
►Grade point average
►Religion
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http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/bset/joh...cq/mc2.htm
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Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is not a role of hypothesis?
►Guides the direction of the study
►Identifies relevant and irrelevant facts
►Provides framework for organizing the conclusions
►Determine feasibility of conducting the study
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Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following functions is performed by theoretical framework?
►Elaborates the relationship among the variables.
►Explains the logic underlying these relationships.
►Describes the nature, and direction of the relationships.
►All of the given options.
Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Theoretical framework is trying to develop a ________ model of our study.
►Functional
►Conceptual
►Operational
►Practical
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Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What is the first step in the research process?
►Problem definition
►Define broad problem area
►Theoretical framework
►Preliminary data collection
Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What should the business researcher be aware of when signing a confidentiality
agreement?
►Any clause which limits the length of a questionnaire.
►Any clause which allows the company to comment on findings that will be published.
►Any clause which increases the level of access for the researcher.
►Any clause which guarantees the anonymity of research participants.
Reference:
http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199284.../cqs/ch05/
Question#5
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
All of the following are part of the ethics code for animal research, except;
► The researcher must be an expert about the species being studied.
► Procedures using reinforcement are preferred over those using punishment.
► Animal studies that are purely educational in purpose cannot be done.
► If the animal must be killed at the end of the study, a painless procedure must be
used.
Reference:
under certain circumstances, animals can be used for purely educational purposes
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Which of the following is not an example of deception?
► A part of the truth is not communicated to the respondent.
► To observe code of ethics.
► To leak out information regarding any confidential matter.
► To create bias between respondents before the survey.
Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following BEST describes an assessment that examines students' ability to
conduct a chemistry experiment in the lab?
► Aptitude
► Interest inventory
► Performance assessment
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► Standardized test
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When an assessment measures a process or product, it is known as a performance
assessment.
Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
If a study is 'reliable', this means that:
► It was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted.
► The measurements devised for concepts are stable on different occasions.
► The findings can be generalized to other social settings.
► The methods are stated clearly enough for the research to be replicated.
Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A measure has high internal consistency reliability when:
► Multiple observers make the same ratings using the measure.
► Participants score at the high end of the scale every time they complete the
measure.
► Multiple observers obtain the same score every time they use the measure.
► Each of the items correlates with other items on the measure.
Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Mr. Ali has described in great detail the major steps he will follow in conducting his
study. This information is likely found in which section of his research plan?
► Introduction
► Participants
► Methodology
► Data Analysis
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Question No: 17 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of survey research?
► Triangulation of data
► Literature review
► Data analysis
► Validity
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Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What should the researcher do if they have achieved a low response rate?
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► Copy responses and paste them again.
► Abandon the research project entirely.
► Recognize and accept the possible limitations of a low response rate.
► Fill in some more questionnaires themselves.
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Question#4
Question No: 19 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is not an advantage of the self-completion questionnaire over the
structured interview?
► It is cheaper to administer.
► It is quicker to administer.
► It is easier to prompt the interviewee.
► It is easier to remove interviewer effects.
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http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199284.../cqs/ch09/
Question#1
Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Cover letter must include all of the following information, except:
► How was the respondent selected?
► Importance of research topic which is going to be conducted
► Motivation for the respondent
► Data collecting tools
Reference:
The cover letter that accompanies the questionnaire or is printed on the first page of the
questionnaire is an important means of inducing a reader to complete and return the
questionnaire. In the letter tell why the study is important, who is sponsoring the study, how was
the respondent selected, assuring the anonymity of the respondent could help in establishing
rapport and motivating the respondent to respond.
Question No: 21 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
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► Introduction
► Abstract
► Results section
► Limitations
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The most critical areas of an article to read are the methods and results sections
Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Moving up the ladder of the abstraction, concepts become _________.
► Wider In Scope
► Specific
► Measurable
► None of the given options
Reference:
Moving up the ladder of abstraction, the basic concept becomes more abstract, wider in scope,
and less amenable to measurement.
Question No: 23 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Extrapolation in theory refers to:
► Making generalization on the basis of the present findings
► Limited scope of the research
► Accurately measuring the particular phenomenon at hand
► None of the given options
Question No: 24 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Dividing a variable in concrete and observable indicators is called:
► Theory building
► Operationalization
► Propositions
► None of the given options
Question No: 25 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Peer review refers to:
► Before publishing the review of the article by the contemporary experts
► A group of friends reviewing the article
► Reviewing one's article critically
► Critical literature review before publishing
Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is an example of categorical variable?
► Age
► Grade point average
► Gender
► Motivation
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Categorical Variable
Any variable that is not quantitative is categorical. Categorical variables take a value that
is one of several possible categories. As naturally measured, categorical variables have no
numerical meaning. Examples: Hair color, gender, field of study, college attended,
political affiliation, status of disease infection.
Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is elaborative exploratory pilot study? Vuhelp
► Focus group discussion
► Literature review
► Document analysis
► Survey
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A pilot study implies that some aspect of the research is done on a small scale. For this purpose
focus group discussions could be carried out. Page 7
Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is the characteristic/s of Hypotheses in qualitative research
studies?
► Hypotheses are very specific and stated prior to beginning the study.
► Hypotheses are never used.
► Hypotheses are often generated as the data are collected, interpreted, and
analyzed.
► Hypotheses are deductively tested
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http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/bset/joh...cq/mc3.htm
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Question No: 29 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is true about the ethics in research context?
► Ethics means to avoid plagiarism
► Ethics in the research is applied at all stages
► Goals of the research should be informed to the respondents
► All of the given options
Question No: 30 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The degree to which the measurement questions provide ample coverage of the
investigative questions usually refers to:
► Face and Content Validity
► Content and Criterion Validity
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► Criterion and Predictive Validity
► None of the given options
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The content validity of a measuring instrument (the composite of measurement scales) is the
extent to which it provides adequate coverage of the investigative questions guiding the study.
Question No: 31 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Personal interviews that are conducted in the shopping plazas are example of:
► Mail interviews
► Mall intercept interviews
► Shopping interview
► None of the given options
Question No: 32 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following are the sources concepts?
► Personal experiences
► Creativity
► Observation
► All of the given options
Question No: 33 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Why is the statement "What are the effects of extracurricular activities on children” not a
good statement of a quantitative research question?
► Because the study would be too difficult to do given all the different
extracurricular activities.
► Because the statement was not specific enough to provide an understanding of the
actual variables being investigated.
► Because there are not enough school age children engaged in extracurricular
activities to conduct the study.
► Because there is no connection between extracurricular activities and learning
development.
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Question No: 34 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following terms represents the most general, broad concept?
► Apple
► Fruit
► Vegetation
► None of the given option
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Question No: 35 ( Marks: 3 )
What do we mean by total design effort? And why it is necessary? Vuhelp
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What is the difference between confidentiality and anonymity?
Question No: 37 ( Marks: 5 )
Why are the basic research design issues important to consider before conducting the
study and even as early as at the time of formulating the research question?
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2010
STA630- Research Methods (Session - 3)
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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Who, among the following, is the writer of Business Research Methods?
► Neuman, W.C.
► Zikmund, W.
► Sekaran, U.
► Dessler, G.
Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the folowing is the basis of the Scientific Method?
► To test hypothesis in conditions that is conducive to its success.
► To formulate a research problem and disprove the hypothesis.
[FONT=&quot]► To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in carefully controlled[/FONT]
conditions that challenge the hypothesis.
► To test hypothesis and if they are disproved, they should be abandoned completely.
Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The action research method is depicting as a strengthening process because;
► Data collection continues throughout data analysis.
► The results are analyzed and used by other researchers to conduct additional
investigations of the topic.
► The action researcher continues to study other topics of interest after the initial study
is completed.
► The process continues even after the data are collected and analyzed, and actions are
taken based on findings.
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Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Quantitative researcher's pre-occupation with generalization is an attempt to:
► Develop the law like findings of the natural sciences.
► Boost their chances of publication.
► Enhance the internal validity of their research.
► Demonstrate the complex techniques of statistical analysis.
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http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199284.../cqs/ch06/
Question#6
Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
“Income distribution of employees” in a specific organization is an example of which
type of variable?
► Discontinuous variable
► Dependent variable
[FONT=&quot]► Continuous variable[/FONT]
► Independent variable
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If the values of a variable can be divided into fractions then we call it a continuous variable. Such
a variable can take infinite number of values. Income, temperature, age, or a test score are
examples of continuous variables.
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Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Hypothesis test may also be called as:
► Informal test
► Moderating test
► Significance test
[FONT=&quot]► t[/FONT]-test
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A statistical hypothesis test is a method of making decisions using data, whether from a
controlled experiment or an observational study (not controlled). In statistics, a result is
called statistically significant
Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A formal statement of the research question or “purpose of research study” generally:
► Is made prior to the literature review
► Is made after the literature review
► Will help guide the research process
► Is made before or after literature review
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Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What should the business researcher be aware of when signing a confidentiality
agreement?
► Any clause which limits the length of a questionnaire.
[FONT=&quot]► Any clause which allows the company to comment on findings that will be[/FONT]
published.
► Any clause which increases the level of access for the researcher.
► Any clause which guarantees the anonymity of research participants.
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http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199284.../cqs/ch05/
Question#5
Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Quantitative research has been criticised because:
► The reliance on instruments and procedures makes it high in ecological validity.
[FONT=&quot]► The measurement process suggests a spurious and artificia[/FONT]l sense of accuracy.
► It underestimates the similarities between objects in the natural and social worlds.
► It has no validity.
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http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199202.../cqs/ch06/
Question#8
Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following BEST describes an assessment that examines students' ability to
conduct a chemistry experiment in the lab?
► Aptitude
► Interest inventory
[FONT=&quot]► P[/FONT]erformance assessment
► Standardized test
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
One of the preoccupations of quantitative researchers is with generalization, which is a
sign of:
[FONT=&quot]► External validity[/FONT]
► Internal reliability
► External reliability
► Internal validity
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Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
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A study design in which the researcher might create_______ to establish cause-and-effect
relationship is called Experimental Design.
[FONT=&quot]► An artificial setting, control some variables and manipulates the independent[/FONT]
variable
► A natural setting, control some variables and manipulates the dependent variables
► An artificial setting, control some variables and manipulates the dependent variable
► All of the given options
Reference:
Experimental Design_ A study design in which the researcher might create An artificial setting, control
some variables and manipulates the independent variable to establish cause-and-effect relationship is
called Experimental Design.
Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following types of survey research is often used for program evaluation or
accreditation purposes?
► Developmental surveys
[FONT=&quot]► Followup studies[/FONT]
► Public opinion polls
► No survey research is appropriate
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Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What should the researcher do if they have achieved a low response rate?
► Copy responses and paste them again.
► Abandon the research project entirely.
[FONT=&quot]► Recogni[/FONT]ze and accept the possible limitations of a low response rate.
► Fill in some more questionnaires themselves.
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Which of the following characteristic of the scientific method is defined as the
confirmation or refutation of the observation through the scientific method by using
sensory experience?
► Empirical
► Verifiable
► Observable
► Cumulative
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2. Verifiable
Observations made through scientific method are to be verified again by using the senses to
confirm or refute the previous findings.
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Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following study requires the collection of data at one point in time from a
large number of respondents?
► Case study
[FONT=&quot]► Cross[/FONT]-sectional study
► All of the given options
► Longitudinal study
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Basic research can also be called as
► Practical research
[FONT=&quot]► Fundamental Research[/FONT]
► Action research
► Assessment research
Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Methodological reviews can be best explained as:
► Evaluation of the previous research methodologies used by the researchers
► Assessment of the models built by the previous researchers
► Reviewing the review in the systematic manner
► Studying the specific context under study
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The review that presents the current state of knowledge by combining different reports is
called:
► Self study review
► Theoretical review
► Systematic review
[FONT=&quot]► Integrative review[/FONT]
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Integrative review summarizes what is known at a point in time. It presents the current state of
knowledge and pulls together disparate research reports in a fast growing area of knowledge
Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The best method to narrow down a topic is to:
► Develop theoretical framework
[FONT=&quot]► Review literature[/FONT]
► Test a hypothesis
► Conduct a survey
Question No: 21 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is not the part of the funded research proposal?
► Research strategies
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► Significance of the research
► Research Team
► Theoretical framework
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Why should we study research for our degree requirement?
► Because we live in a society that is driven by research.
► To improve our critical thinking skills.
► To learn how to critically evaluate published research.
[FONT=&quot]► All of the given options[/FONT]
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Which of the following is elaborative exploratory pilot study?
► Focus group discussion
► Literature review
► Document analysis
► Survey
Question No: 24 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is true for field experiment?
► It is difficult to control the external factors to research
► It is possible to establish perfect cause and effect relationship
► Survey method is not appropriate
► It is similar to lab experiment
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Which of the following is the BEST hypothesis?
► Students taking formative quizzes will perform better on exams at the end of the
chapter than students not taking these quizzes.
► Taller students will have higher test scores than shorter students.
► Students taught in a cooperative group setting should do better than students in a
traditional class.
► Students using laptops will do well.
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‘There is no relationship between motivation level and efficiency’ is an example of which
type of hypothesis?
► Alternative
► Correlational
► Null
► Research
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the operational definition?
► It divides a concept into the empirical measures
► It translates a broad phenomenon into specific concepts
► It delineate the antecedents of the concept being operationalized
► It provides the working definition of the concept
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Which of the following types of scales is likely measuring students' deeply held beliefs
about ideas, people, or objects?
► The Study of Values
► The Attitudes toward School Scale
► The Strong Campbell Interest Inventory
► The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
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Which of the following statements is correct about validity and reliability?
► When internal validity is high, external validity is low
► When internal validity is high, there is no change in external validity
► When internal validity is high, external validity is also high
► All of the given options
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Large number of respondents are best interviewed in a (an)__________ way
► Unstructured
► Structured
► Semi structured
► Open ended
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Different factors affect the outcome of survey. In a study using a self completion
questionnaire, which of the following would probably NOT affect the outcome?
► Interviewer training
► Sample size
► Incentive quality
► Question wording
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The response rate of the internet survey can be increased due to:
► Personality of the researcher
[FONT=&quot]► Maximum number of the questions[/FONT]
► Sponsoring agency
► All of the given options
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Which of the following hypothesis is a descriptive one?
► What is the level of commitment of the officers in your organization?
► What is the effect of organizational commitment on officer’s productivity?
► What are the factors that affect commitment of the officers?
► All of the given options.
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Which of the following does not represent the characteristic of a good quantitative
problem statement?
► Specifies the relationship between variables that the researcher expects to find.
► Defines the independent and dependent variables.
► Conveys a sense of emerging design.
► Specifies a research hypothesis to be tested.
Question No: 35 ( Marks: 3 )
What is the primary difference between test/retest and internal consistency?
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Question No: 36 ( Marks: 5 )
Researchers interviewed a group of people in a specific room. They were told that only
their interaction with each other and their point of views on a specific issue are being
studied but in fact high frequency sound waves were passed through that room and their
effect on human behavior was being observed.
Answer the following questions:
Is it an act of deception? Give reason for your choice.
Do you think it was necessary to deceive the respondent in this experiment?
What can the researcher do after the completion of research to rectify the damage done to
the respondents?
Question No: 37 ( Marks: 5 )
What is personal interviewing, how it can be conducted and at which places?
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2010
STA630- Research Methods (Session - 4)
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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Research can help in the following ways for developing methodologies, EXCEPT;
► Tools of data collection
► New technique for gathering data
► Defining a problem
► Data analysis
Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the folowing is the basis of the Scientific Method?
► To test hypothesis in conditions that is conducive to its success.
► To formulate a research problem and disprove the hypothesis.
► To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in carefully controlled conditions
that challenge the hypothesis.
► To test hypothesis and if they are disproved, they should be abandoned completely.
Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Research method is applicable in all of the following fields, Except.
► Health care
► Business
► Government offices
► Religion
Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following BEST describes quantitative research?
► The collection of non numerical data
► An attempt to confirm the research’s hypotheses
► Research that is exploratory
► Research that attempts to generate a new theory
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Which of the following is the definition of an independent variable?
►A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the experimenter.
► A response variable.
► The behavioural measure made by the experimenter.
► A dependent variable that is controlled by the experimenter.
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Why do you need to review the existing literature?
► To give your dissertation a proper academic appearance, with lots of references.
► Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count.
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