30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a research methodology?
To outline the steps involved in conducting the research
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a journal article?
Gives an overview of current thinking on the topic
What is the purpose of a reviewed scientific article?
To give an overview of current thinking on the topic
What is the process of systematically identifying and selecting relevant studies for inclusion in a review called?
Study selection
What is the process of collecting or retrieving disparate types of data from a variety of sources called?
Data extraction
What is the purpose of literature synthesis?
To go beyond just describing what everyone has said and found
What type of research aims to accurately describe a population, situation, or phenomenon?
Descriptive
Which research design investigates relationships between variables without the researcher controlling them?
Correlational
What does triangulation refer to in qualitative research?
Using multiple methods or data sources
Which type of questions can descriptive research answer?
'What' questions
In a correlation, what does it mean if the correlation is positive?
Strong relationship exists
What is the primary purpose of the first set in measuring the differences of the second set?
To act as a constant
What is the process of reviewing or evaluating documents in a methodical manner?
Document Analysis
Which step involves looking onto the previous record and making necessary adjustments?
Research Process Introduction
What is the list of questions used to gather data from respondents typically about their attitudes or opinions?
Questionnaire
What step involves checking and analyzing the effects of variables in an experiment?
Actual Experimentation
Which method involves selecting every tenth person or a specific number from a group to participate?
Systematic Sampling
'Literature Review' typically falls under which part of the research process?
Introduction
What term describes the process of performing various statistical operations on data?
Statistical data analysis
Which of the following is NOT a type of quantitative research mentioned in the text?
Literature review
What is the primary purpose of a literature review?
To critique and synthesize existing research
When should a literature review be conducted in relation to a research problem?
Before or during the formulation of the research problem
What is the purpose of a library catalog?
To list all the items within a library
In pre-computer times, how were library books indexed?
In card catalogs with author, title, and subject cards
What differentiates an online database from a local database?
Accessibility over a network or the Internet
Which step is involved in formulating a scientific problem?
Writing down the problem
What characterizes applied research?
Development of practical solutions and technologies
Which type of research focuses on broad generalizations from specific observations?
Inductive Research
What is an essential characteristic of SMART research questions?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
'Conducting experiments to test hypotheses' is part of which step in the scientific problem formulation?
Step 4: Conducting experiments to test hypotheses
Prepare for the periodic test in Capstone 3Q by reviewing the fundamentals of research methodology. Learn about scientific procedures, research instruments, population sampling, and data analysis techniques inspired by real-world materials.
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