Post Test RESEARCH

Question 1

1. _______research is based on the measurement of quantity
   or amount.
   A. Qualitative
   B. Descriptive
   C. Quantitative
   D. Numerica

Answer 1

C. Quantitative

Question 2

2. _______ as a testable statement of a potential relationship
   between two or more variables.
   A. Research hypothesis
   B. Research experience
   C. Research problem
   D. Research crisis

Answer 2

A. Research hypothesis

Question 3

3. Blue print of Research work is known as _______
   A. Sampling design
   B. Research design
   C. Research hypotheses
   D. Research approach

Answer 3

B. Research design

Question 4

4. The longitudinal research approach mainly deal with _____
   A. Horizontal research
   B. Vertical Research
   C. Short-term research
   D. Long-term research

Answer 4

D. Long-term research

Question 5

5. What is a cross-sectional design?
   A. A comparison of two or more variables
   longitudinally
   B. A design that is devised when the researcher is in a
   bad mood.
   C. The collection of data from more than one case at
   one moment in time.
   D. Research into one particular section of society, e.g.
   the middle classes.

Answer 5

C. The collection of data from more than one case at
one moment in time.

Question 6

Situation: Lemuel is a senior nursing student who is
formulating a study on the Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on
students’ psychological well-being.
6. The following are identified limitations of the study except:
A. The researcher is only given three months to finish
the study
B. Data collection methods has some missing
elements
C. The study has financial constraints
D. The researcher is given wide access to conduct
literature review.

Answer 6

D. The researcher is given wide access to conduct
literature review.

Question 7

7. In the same study, COVID-19 is defined as an illness caused
   by a novel coronavirus now called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Most infected people will develop mild
   to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization. This
   type of definition is termed as:
   A. Operational definition
   B. Conceptual definition
   C. Theoretical definition
   D. Constructive definition

Answer 7

B. Conceptual definition

Question 8

8. Lemuel’s study mentioned that COVID-19 lockdowns can
   significantly decrease students’ psychological well-being, this
   part of the study is called?
   A. Hypothesis
   B. Abstract
   C. Research question
   D. Significance of the study

Answer 8

A. Hypothesis

Question 9

9. In the same study, the independent variable is?
   A. COVID-19
   B. COVID- 19 lockdowns
   C. Students
   D. Psychological well-being

Answer 9

B. COVID- 19 lockdowns

Question 10

10. Based on the study, “Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on
    students’ psychological well-being,” which of the following is
    the dependent variable?
    A. COVID-19
    B. COVID- 19 lockdowns
    C. Students
    D. Psychological well-being

Answer 10

D. Psychological well-being

Question 11

11. “Internal validity” refers to:
    A. Whether or not there is really a causal relationship
    between two variables.
    B. Whether or not the findings are relevant to the
    researchers’ everyday lives.
    C. The extent to which the researcher believes that
    this was a worthwhile project.
    D. How accurately the measurements represent
    underlying concepts.

Answer 11

A. Whether or not there is really a causal relationship
between two variables.

Question 12

12. The term ‘external validity’ is concerned with:
    A. The question of whether the results of a study can
    be generalized beyond the specific research context.
    B. Whether the research question is judged to be a
    good research question by those outside the study.
    C. The question of whether or not social scientific
    findings are applicable to people’s every day, natural
    social settings.
    D. An ambiguous concept whose meaning depends on
    how it is defined

Answer 12

A. The question of whether the results of a study can
be generalized beyond the specific research context.

Question 13

13. If a study is “reliable”, this means that:
    A. The methods are outlined in the methods
    discussion clearly enough for the research to be
    replicated.
    B. The measures devised for concepts are stable on
    different occasions.
    C. The findings can be generalized to other social
    phenomena
    D. It was conducted by a reputable researcher who
    can be trusted.

Answer 13

B. The measures devised for concepts are stable on
different occasions.

Question 14

14. Why is it important to have well formulated research
    questions?
    A. It gives greater clarity to the research process and
    what you wish to research.
    B. It leads to more focused research.
    C. It provides more structure to my work.
    D. All of the above.

Answer 14

D. All of the above.

Question 15

15. Random sampling is also called as:
    A. Probability sampling
    B. Prospect sampling
    C. Availability sampling
    D. Probation sampling

Answer 15

A. Probability sampling

Question 16

16. A research problem is feasible only when
    A. It has utility and relevance
    B. It is new and adds something to knowledge
    C. It is researchable
    D. All of the above

Answer 16

D. All of the above

Question 17

17. Which one is called non-probability sampling?
    A. Quota sampling
    B. Cluster sampling
    C. Systematic sampling
    D. Stratified random sampling

Answer 17

A. Quota sampling

Question 18

18. Determining the sample interval (represented by k),
    randomly selecting a number between 1 and k, and including
    each kth element in your sample are the steps for which form
    of sampling?
    A. Cluster sampling
    B. Stratified random sampling
    C. Simple random sampling
    D. Systematic sampling

Answer 18

D. Systematic sampling

Question 19

19. In which of the following non-random sampling techniques
    does the researcher ask the participants to identify other
    potential research participants?
    A. Quota
    B. Purposive
    C. Snowball
    D. Convenience

Answer 19

C. Snowball

Question 20

20. Interviewing customers as they exit the grocery store is
    what type of sampling?
    A. Quota
    B. Purposive
    C. Snowball
    D. Convenience

Answer 20

D. Convenience

Question 21

21. In an experimental study looking at classical music
    exposure and reading ability in children, which of the following
    is the independent variable?
    A. Classical music
    B. Books
    C. Classical music exposure
    D. Reading ability of children

Answer 21

C. Classical music exposure

Question 22

22. You design a study to test whether changes in exam room
    temperature have an effect on PNLE scores. Which is the
    dependent variable?
    A. Exam room temperature
    B. PNLE
    C. Exam room
    D. PNLE Scores

Answer 22

D. PNLE Scores

Question 23

23. In the following set of data, which of the following is the
    mean? 65 55 89 23 35 14 56 55
    A. 49
    B. 56
    C. 65.33
    D. 43.56

Answer 23

A. 49

Question 24

24. In the following set of data, which of the following is the
    median? 65 55 89 23 35 14 56 55
    A. 35
    B. 14
    C. 55
    D. 29

Answer 24

C. 55

Question 25

25. In the following set of data, which of the following is the mode? 65 55 89 23 35 14 56 55 A. 65 B. 55 C. 89 D. 56

Answer 25

B. 55

Question 26

26. In the four levels of measurement, the sequence of variables is established except? A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Interval D. Ratio

Answer 26

A. Nominal

Question 27

27. Height and weight are examples of what level of measurement? A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Interval D. Ratio

Answer 27

D. Ratio

Question 28

28. ______ is a qualitative research approach that involves observing variables in their natural environments or habitats in order to arrive at objective research outcomes A. Phenomenological research B. Ethnographical research C. Grounded theory D. Pre-experimental research

Answer 28

B. Ethnographical research

Question 29

29. Thomas is exploring whether gender has an effect on spatial rotational skills. Because he cannot randomly assign his participant, Thomas is pursuing: A. An experiment B. A priming experiment C. A quasi-experiment D. A confounding experiment

Answer 29

C. A quasi-experiment

Question 30

30. Sample selection bias is a threat to internal validity that occurs when: A. One group is exposed to a sudden change outside the scope of the study. B. The groups in which individuals are assigned are not random. C. The treatment and control groups influence each other in some way. D. Participants are tested repeatedly on the same material.

Answer 30

B. The groups in which individuals are assigned are not random.