Dissertation Prof Asso. Yem Sophal 6DD
1. Research is
σ� an activity of finding facts in society or scientific world
σ� a long essay or dissertation on a fact really happening
σ� "re" meaning again and again plus "search"
σ� a systematic investigation into and study of materials, methods and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
2. Research question is
σ� a question asked in a research
σ� a question asked in a research to form hypothesis
σ� a question on core of the topic whose answer is a result to be written in a dissertation
σ� the fundamental core of a research project, study. It focuses the study, determines the methodology, and guides all stages of a dissertation
3. Thesis is
σ� a proposition involving research, written by a candidate for a college degree
σ� a long essay involving research, written by a candidate for a college degree
σ� a text involving research, written by a candidate for a college degree
σ� a long essay or dissertation involving research aiming at solving a problem with accurate method, discussion and conclusion
4. Topic of a thesis ត្រូវមាន៖
σ� what, who, where, when, why
σ� what, who, where. when, which
σ� what, who, where. when, worry
σ� none of these answers
5. Topic of a thesis is composed of
σ� what, who, where. when, wonder
σ� what, who, where. when, widen
σ� what, who, where. when
σ� what, who, where. when, win
6. Which of the following best describes quantitative research?
σ� the collection of non-numerical data
σ� an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses
σ� research that is exploratory
σ� research that attempts to generate a new theory
7. A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called ___.
σ� a constant:
σ� a variable
σ� a cause-and-effect relationship
σ� a descriptive relationship
8. A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called a(n):
σ� categorical variable
σ� dependent variable
σ� independent variable
σ� intervening variable
9. All of the following are common characteristics of experimental research except:
σ� it relies primarily on the collection of numerical data
σ� it can produce important knowledge about cause and effect
σ� it uses the deductive scientific method
σ� it rarely is conducted in a controlled setting or environment
10. Qualitative research is often exploratory and has all of the following characteristics except:
σ� it is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest
σ� it relies on the collection of nonnumerical data such as words and pictures
σ� it is used to generate hypotheses and develop theory about phenomena in the world
σ� it uses the inductive scientific method
11. Which type of research provides the strongest evidence about the existence of cause-and-effect relationships?
σ� nonexperimental Research
σ� experimental Research
12. What is the key defining characteristic of experimental research?
σ� extraneous variables are never present
σ� a positive correlation usually exists
σ� a negative correlation usually exists
σ� manipulation of the independent variable
13. In _____, random assignment to groups is never possible and the researcher cannot manipulate the independent variable:
σ� basic research
σ� quantitative research
σ� experimental research
σ� causal-comparative and correlational research
14. What is the defining characteristic of experimental research?
σ� resistance to manipulation
σ� manipulation of the independent variable
σ� the use of open-ended questions
σ� focuses only on local problems
15. A positive correlation is present when _______:
σ� two variables move in opposite directions
σ� two variables move in the same direction
σ� one variable goes up and one goes down
σ� several variables never change.
16. Research in which the researcher uses both qualitative and quantitative research within a stage or across two of the stages in the research process is known as ______:
σ� action research
σ� basic research
σ� quantitative research
σ� mixed model research
17. Research that is done to understand an event from the past is known as _____?
σ� experimental research
σ� historical research
σ� replication
σ� archival research
18. ______ research occurs when the researcher manipulates the independent variable:
σ� causal-comparative research
σ� experimental research
σ� ethnography
σ� correlational research
19. Which of the following includes examples of quantitative variables?
σ� age, temperature, income, height
σ� grade point average, anxiety level, reading performance
σ� gender, religion, ethnic group
σ� age, temperature, income, height and grade point average, anxiety level, reading performance
20. The strongest evidence for causality comes from which of the following research methods?
σ� experimental
σ� causal comparative
σ� correlational
σ� ethnography
21. The correlation between intelligence test scores and grades is:
σ� positive
σ� negative
σ� perfect
σ� they are not correlated
22. Rationale for the study is to
σ� tell why you raise the topic to study
σ� tell when you raise the topic to study
σ� tell a problem you raise the topic to study
σ� tell a solution you raise the topic to study
23. General objective is
σ� a general idea on thesis results
σ� an aim you desire to show in your thesis
σ� a general idea on the thesis discussion
σ� a general idea on the thesis conclusion
24. Specific objective is
σ� an objective defining specific point, which is separated from the general objective
σ� an objective defining specific step, which is separated from the general objective
σ� an objective defining specific point from the general objective that orientates the thesis hypothesis
σ� an objective defining specific point from the general objective that orientates the thesis conclusion
25. Introduction is
σ� a piece of the dissertation relevant to simple composition
σ� a piece of the dissertation relevant to the disease you focus
σ� a piece of the dissertation relevant to the background of the disease
σ� a piece of the dissertation relevant to your topic on simple and scientific assentation
26. Literature review is to
σ� a piece of writing relevant to what the topic needs
σ� a piece of writing relevant to what the rationale for the study needs
σ� a piece of writing relevant to the what the thesis results need
σ� a piece of writing relevant to the what the objectives need
27. Cross-sectional study is
σ� a study of prevalence of a disease
σ� a study of percentage of a disease
σ� a study to collect data at one specific point in time of a whole activity of a sample or subject
σ� a study to collect data a whole activity of a sample or subject
28. Retrospective cohort study is
σ� a historic cohort study, generally means to take a look back at events that already have taken place
σ� a study on history of a disease that you are raising to write your dissertation
σ� a study on history of an author that you are raising to write your dissertation
σ� a study on disease cases happening in a period of time
σ� a study on disease cases happening in a region of a period of time
29. Case study is
σ� a study on disease cases happening in a period of time
σ� a study on disease cases happening in a region of a period of time
σ� a study or dissertation on cases of a disease or something written by a person, group, which has been studied over time
σ� a study on disease cases happening in a group of people
30. Case control study is
σ� a study on two groups of samples that one is a group of disease cases and another is a group of control cases
σ� a study on two groups of samples that one is a group of ill samples and another is a group of healthy samples
σ� a study to control ill samples so as to collect data for dissertation
σ� a study on two groups of samples that ones using real medications and others using placebo
31. Qualitative data is
σ� information that has high quality for writing a dissertation
σ� information gathered from a study that is descriptive and not based on numbers and not measurable
σ� information that has high quality for analyzing out the results
σ� information that has high quality for building tables of a dissertation
32. Quantitative data
σ� information that has huge quantity for writing a dissertation
σ� information that has huge quantity for analyzing out the results
σ� information gathered from a study that is descriptive and based on countable and measurable things
σ� data of descriptive research
33. Correlation is
σ� a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things or variables
σ� a relationship between two diseases happening together
σ� a relationship between two researches done in the same period
σ� a relationship between two or more diseases contracted in a group of samples
34. Hypothesis is
σ� hypo + thesis
σ� a supposition made on the basis of the investigation results
σ� a supposition made on the basis of the thesis objectives
σ� a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
35. Alternative hypothesis is
σ� denoted by H1 or Ha, is the hypothesis that sample observations are influenced by some non-random cause
σ� the hypothesis that is alternative in the dissertation
σ� the hypothesis that determines the results differently from the rationale for the study
σ� the hypothesis that determines the results differently from the objectives of the study
36. Null hypothesis
σ� the hypothesis that is null (not written in the dissertation)
σ� the hypothesis that is opposite to the conclusion of a dissertation
σ� denoted by H0, is usually the hypothesis that sample observations result purely from chance
σ� the hypothesis that is different from the real results of a dissertation
37. Analysis on thesis topic is aiming to be
σ� different, pertinent, feasible, useful and acceptable
σ� different, pertinent, feasible, useful and beneficial
σ� new, different, feasible, useful and acceptable
σ� new, pertinent, feasible, useful and acceptable
38. Analysis to establish tables of results is followed by
σ� specific objectives
σ� general objectives
σ� rationale for the study
σ� introduction of the thesis
39. Commentaries on tables are written on the base of
σ� why the results happening
σ� what and why are the results happening
σ� what are the total results
σ� what are contained in the table
40. Discussion is a part of a dissertation that
σ� have to focus arguments of a group of people
σ� have to focus on figures in tables, reasons and assertions form other authors
σ� have to focus on fiercely debate with each others
σ� have to write about results of other authors
41. An important practical issue to consider when designing a research project is:
σ� Which theoretical perspective you find most interesting
σ� Whether or not you have time to retile the bathroom first
σ� Which colour of ring binder to present your work in
σ� How much time and money you have to conduct the research
42. What is a research design?
σ� A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory
σ� The choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods
σ� A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data
σ� The style in which you present your research findings, e.g. A graph
43. If a study is "reliable", this means that:
σ� It was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted
σ� The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions
σ� The findings can be generalized to other result settings
σ� The methods are stated clearly enough for the research to be replicated
44. In an experimental design, the dependent variable is:
σ� The one that is not manipulated and in which any changes are observed
σ� The one that is manipulated in order to observe any effects on the other
σ� A measure of the extent to which personal values affect research
σ� An ambiguous concept whose meaning depends on how it is defined
45. What is a cross-sectional design?
σ� A study of one particular section of society, e.g. The middle classes
σ� One that is devised when the researcher is in a bad mood
σ� The collection of data from more than one case at one moment in time
σ� A comparison of two or more variables over a long period of time
46. How can you tell if your research questions are really good?
σ� If they guide your literature search
σ� If they are linked together to help you construct a coherent argument
σ� If they force you to narrow the scope of your research
σ� All of the answers in this question
47. Which of the following should be included in a research proposal?
σ� Your academic status and experience
σ� The difficulties you encountered with your previous reading on the topic
σ� Your choice of research methods and reasons for choosing them
σ� All of the answers in this question
48. Which of the following should you think about when preparing your research?
σ� Your sample frame and sampling strategy
σ� The ethical issues that might arise
σ� Negotiating access to the setting
σ� All of the answers in this question
49. What practical steps can you take before you actually start your research?
σ� Find out exactly what your institution's requirements are for a dissertation
σ� Make sure you are familiar with the hardware and software you plan to use
σ� Apply for clearance of your project through an ethics committee
σ� All of the answers in this question
50. Why do you need to review the existing literature?
σ� To make sure you have a long list of references
σ� Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count
σ� To find out what is already known about your area of interest
σ� To help in your general studying
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