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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