Dissertation Prof Asso. Yem Sophal 6DD
Research Methods Mastery Quiz
Test your understanding of research methods with this comprehensive quiz! This quiz covers fundamental concepts in research, thesis writing, and data analysis.
Highlights of the quiz:
- 30 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions
- Instant feedback on your answers
- Designed for students and aspiring researchers
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 ឝ្រូវមាន៖
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
51. To read critically means:
σ Taking an opposing point of view to the ideas and opinions expressed
σ Skimming through the material because most of it is just padding
σ Evaluating what you read in terms of your own research questions
σ Being negative about something before you read it
52. A systematic literature review is:
σ One which starts in your own library, then goes to on-line databases and, finally, to the internet
σ A replicable, scientific and transparent process
σ One which gives equal attention to the principal contributors to the area
σ A responsible, professional process of time-management for research
53. What is meta-analysis?
σ A technique of correcting for the errors in individual studies within a survey of a large number of studies, to demonstrate the effect of a particular variable
σ A process of secondary-data gathering to assemble all the possibilities for a variable's effects
σ A substitute for original research, which is justified by constraints of time or money
σ A specialized step in a computer software program (SPSS e.g.)
54. When accessing the internet, which of these steps is the most essential?
σ Recording the full URL
σ Noting the access dates
σ Downloading material to be referenced
σ They are all equally important
55. The importance of measurement in quantitative research is that:
σ It allows us to delineate fine differences between people or cases
σ It provides a consistent device or yardstick
σ It allows for precise estimates of the degree of relationship between concepts
σ All of the answers in this question
56. Quantitative research has been criticized because:
σ The measurement process suggests a spurious and artificial sense of accuracy
σ The reliance on instruments and procedures makes it high in ecological validity
σ It underestimates the similarities between objects in the natural and social worlds
σ All of the answers in this question
57. A sampling frame is:
σ A summary of the various stages involved in designing a survey
σ An outline view of all the main clusters of units in a sample
σ A list of all the units in the population from which a sample will be selected
σ A wooden frame used to display tables of random numbers
58. A simple random sample is one in which:
σ From a random starting point, every nth unit from the sampling frame is selected
σ A non-probability strategy is used, making the results difficult to generalize
σ The researcher has a certain quota of respondents to fill for various social groups
σ Every unit of the population has an equal chance of being selected
59. It is helpful to use a multi-stage cluster sample when:
σ The population is widely dispersed geographically
σ You have limited time and money available for travelling
σ You want to use a probability sample in order to generalize the results
σ All of the answers in this question
60. Why is it important for structured interviews to follow a standardized procedure?
σ To increase validity, as the interview can be adapted for each respondent
σ To increase reliability, because all respondents receive the same interview stimulus
σ To allow for an in-depth exploration of the topic
σ To make it easier for untrained interviewers to carry out complex surveys
61. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of telephone interviewing?
σ Researchers do not have to spend so much time and money on travelling
σ Some people in the target population may not own a telephone
σ It can be difficult to build rapport over the telephone
σ Interviewers cannot use visual cues such as show cards
62. According to your text, what are the five key objectives of science?
σ prediction, summary, conclusion, explanation, description
σ influence, prediction, questions, exploration, answers
σ exploration, description, explanation, prediction, influence
σ questions, answers, prediction, explanation, summary
63. Which of the following best describes quantitative research?
σ the collection of nonnumerical data
σ an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses
σ research that is exploratory
σ research that attempts to generate a new theory
64. A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called:
σ categorical variable
σ dependent variable
σ independent variable
σ intervening variable
65. 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
66. Qualitative research is often exploratory and has all of the following characteristics
σ it is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest
σ it relies on the collection of non-numerical 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
67. 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
68. Which of the following includes examples of quantitative variables?
σ age, temperature, income, height
σ grade point average, anxiety level, reading performance, remembering level
σ gender, religion, ethnic group, eye color
σ All of the answers in this question
69. The strongest evidence for causality comes from which of the following research
σ Experimental
σ Causal-comparative
σ Correlational
σ Ethnography
70. The correlation between intelligence test scores and grades is
σ Positive
σ Negative
σ Perfect
σ They are not correlated
71. A good qualitative problem statement:
σ Defines the independent and dependent variables
σ Conveys a sense of emerging design
σ Specifies a research hypothesis to be tested
σ Specifies the relationship between variables that the researcher expects to find
72. The statement of purpose in a research study should:
σ Identify the design of the study
σ Identify the intent or objective of the study
σ Specify the type of people to be used in the study
σ Describe the study
73. One step that is not included in planning a research study is:
σ Identifying a researchable problem
σ A review of current research
σ Statement of the research question
σ Conducting a meta-analysis of the research
74. The feasibility of a research study should be considered in light of:
σ Cost and time required to conduct the study
σ Skills required of the researcher
σ Potential ethical concerns
σ All of the answers in this question
75. The research participants are described in detail in which section of the research plan?
σ Introduction
σ Method
σ Data analysis
σ Discussion
76. The Method section of the research plan typically specifies
σ The research participants
σ The apparatus, instruments, and materials for the research study
σ The planned research procedures
σ All of the answers in this question
77. Which of the following need(s) to be obtained when doing research with children?
σ Informed consent from the parent or guardian
σ Assent from the child if he or she is capable
σ agree with the parents or guardian and the child
σ All of the answers in this question
78. Which of the following generally cannot be done in qualitative studies conducted in the field?
σ Getting informed consent
σ Keeping participants from physical harm
σ Maintaining consent forms
σ Having full anonymity rather than just confidentiality
79. Which of the following is not an ethical guideline for conducting research with humans?
σ Getting informed consent of the participant
σ Telling participants they must continue until the study has been completed
σ Keeping participants’ identity anonymous
σ Telling participants they are free to withdraw at any time
80. Ideally, the research participant's identity is not known to the researcher. This is called:
σ Anonymity
σ Confidentiality
σ Deception
σ Desensitizing
81. Research participants must give what before they can participate in a study?
σ Guidelines
σ A commitment
σ Informed consent
σ Private information
82. Which scale is the simplest form of measurement?
σ Nominal
σ Ordinal
σ Interval
σ Ratio
83. Which of these is not a method of data collection
σ Questionnaires
σ Interviews
σ Experiments
σ Observations
84. Secondary/existing data may include which of the following?
σ Official documents
σ Personal documents
σ Archived research data
σ All of the answers in this question
85. Which one of the following is of a method of data collection:
σ Questionnaires
σ Interviews
σ Secondary
σ all of the answers in this question
86. A census taker often collects data through which of the following?
σ Standardized tests
σ Interviews
σ Secondary data
σ Observations
87. A baseline
σ Is used as the standard against which change induced by the treatment is assessed
σ Is the occurrence of a response in its freely occurring or natural state
σ Is first obtained prior to the administration of a treatment
σ all of the answers in this question
88. Which of the following is characteristic of qualitative research?
σ Generalization to the population
σ Random sampling
σ Unique case orientation
σ Standardized tests and measures
89. Phenomenology has its disciplinary origins in:
σ Philosophy
σ Anthropology
σ Sociology
σ Many disciplines
90. The type of qualitative research that describes the culture of a group of people is called
σ Phenomenology
σ Grounded theory
σ Ethnography
σ Case study
91. Which of the following does not apply to qualitative research?
σ Data are often words and pictures
σ Uses the inductive scientific method
σ Ends with a statistical report
σ Involves direct and personal contact with participants
92. The following is a step in the process of historical research?
σ Identifying a research topic and formulation of the research problem or question
σ Data synthesis
σ Data collection and/or literature review
σ All of the answers in this question
93. Which of the following is a weakness of quantitative research?
σ Provides precise, numerical data
σ The researcher’s categories that are used might not reflect local constituencies’ understandings
σ Testing hypotheses that are constructed before the data are collected
σ Can study a large number of people
94. Which of the following is a weakness of qualitative research?
σ The results are more easily influenced by the researcher’s personal idiosyncrasies
σ Data are based on the participant’s own categories of meaning
σ Can determine idiographic causation
σ Useful for describing complex phenomena
95. What is the value you calculate when you want the arithmetic average?
σ Mean
σ Median
σ Mode
σ Percentage
96. The standard deviation is
σ The square root of the variance
σ A measure of variability
σ An approximate indicator of how numbers vary from the mean
σ All of the answers in this question
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