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From the article on quantitative research, which is one purpose of the introduction?
a) To introduce the reader to the results b) To tell the reader what the major concepts and constructs are c) To inform the reader of the type of statistical analysis required
100
The reading on quantitative research states that the main goal of the methods section is to:
a) allow another experimenter could repeat the same study exactly the way it was originally done b) give readers a general overview of the experimental procedures c) clearly identify the variables being manipulated
100
How do you condense large volumes of raw data into an economical space?
a) Dismiss this information b) Include footnotes c) Make a figure or table
100
True/False: To avoid being degraded by other researchers, investigators may choose not to discuss the limitations of their studies.
False
100
______ studies present data in numerical form.
Quantitative
200
When reading a qualitative study, you should find a(n) _____ early on in the paper
a) attempt to paint a clear picture of the design b) description of the context of data collection c) explanation of why the study was done d) all of the above
200
True/False: Humans are described as subjects.
False
200
In qualitative research data may be presented in:
a) quotations b) pictures c) numbers d) all of the above e) none of the above
200
The discussion should tell a story that connects back to the ...
a) Abstract b) Introduction c) Literature Review d) B & C
200
Flexibility is crucial in this kind of study.
Qualitative
300
The ____ abstract provides no details about sampling, instrumentation, data, analysis, or findings.
a) descriptive b) informative c) informative-descriptive d) natural
300
The methods section of a qualitative paper _____
a) is extremely structured b) is not prone to experimenter bias c) combines data collection and data analysis
300
True/False: It is appropriate to repeat the hypothesis when introducing the study’s findings
True
300
True/False: All conclusions are held contingent on future inquiry.
True
300
This kind of study always includes a research hypothesis.
Quantitative
400
In recent years both quantitative and qualitative research papers have tended to stop providing a(n) ______
a) abbreviated abstract b) extensive literature review c) informative-descriptive abstract
400
What are the five primary topics in the typical methods section of a quantitative paper?
a) participants, methods, materials, procedures, analysis b) subjects, design, instrumentation, procedures, analysis c) subjects, methods, design, materials, analysis
400
All of the following are considered figures EXCEPT:
a) graphs b) reports c) tables d) line drawings
400
One element of the discussion is to:
a) Place results into the wider frame of existing knowledge b) Restate the methods to ensure replication of the study is possible c) Provide justification for the study by discussing previous investigations
400
A thorough description of the context in which data was collected is crucial to this kind of study.
Qualitative