CHAPTER 1
Which situation BEST shows how research supports decision-making?
A. Examining data and credible sources before deciding
B. Randomly choosing a solution
C. Trusting assumptions without evidence
D. Asking friends what they prefer
A. Examining data and credible sources before deciding
True or False
Researchers may reveal participants’ identities if the findings are important.
False
Plagiarism involving fake or missing sources is called __________ plagiarism.
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True or False
Qualitative research usually involves large sample sizes.
False
Which part of the research identifies and clearly states the central issue to be investigated?
A. Statement of the problem
B. Methodology
C. Conclusion
D. Scope and limitations
A. Statement of the problem
Research that focuses on experiences, meanings, and descriptions rather than numbers is called __________ research.
Qualitative Research
Which action BEST ensures ethical compliance in a completed research study?
A. Skipping data review once results look acceptable
B. Checking only the formatting requirements
C. Accepting findings based on the researcher’s reputation
D. Reviewing citations and verifying the accuracy of data
D. Reviewing citations and verifying the accuracy of data
True or False
Plagiarism can occur even when sources are unintentionally omitted.
True
Which research method BEST captures participants’ personal experiences and perspectives?
A. In-depth interviews
B. Controlled experiments
C. Statistical surveys
D. Numerical comparisons
A. In-depth interviews
What does “et al.” mean in APA citation?
And others
Which research feature is demonstrated when a study can be repeated by other researchers with similar results?
A. Ethical
B. Critical
C. Cyclical
D. Replicable
D. Replicable
The right of participants to keep their personal information private is called __________.
Confidentiality
Mixing ideas from several sources without giving proper credit is called:
A. Remix plagiarism
B. Clone plagiarism
C. Self-plagiarism
D. Aggregator plagiarism
A. Remix plagiarism
Research that relies on numbers and measurable data is called __________ research.
Quantitative Research
True or False
APA citation style is commonly used in the social sciences.
True
Which field of study would MOST likely investigate the effects of online shopping on consumer behavior?
Business / Economics / Marketing
Enumerate two ethical practices when using human participants.
Informed consent, voluntary participation, protection from harm
What is the BEST way to check a research paper for direct plagiarism?
A. Reviewing spelling and grammar
B. Checking reference formatting only
C. Reading the abstract carefully
D. Comparing selected passages with the original sources
D. Comparing selected passages with the original sources
Enumerate two strengths of qualitative research.
In-depth understanding, rich descriptions, context-based analysis
Which in-text citation format correctly follows APA style?
A. (Author, title)
B. (Title, year)
C. (Year, author)
D. (Author, year)
D. (Author, year)
True or False
Research is mainly useful for confirming opinions people already believe to be true.
False
Giving excessive incentives to pressure people into joining a study violates which ethical principle?
A. Voluntary participation
B. Confidentiality
C. Objectivity
D. Validity
A. Voluntary participation
List two ways to avoid plagiarism.
Proper citation, paraphrasing correctly, using quotation marks
Which is a limitation of quantitative research?
A. Lack of structure in data gathering
B. Difficulty repeating the study
C. Dependence on personal interpretation
D. Limited ability to capture deep human meanings
D. Limited ability to capture deep human meanings
The section that summarizes and connects findings from previous studies is the __________.
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