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Chapter 1: The Nature and Process of Social Research

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What is the initial step in the social research process according to the text?

Data analysis

Formulating the research problem (correct)

Sampling

Literature review

Which type of reasoning starts with specific observations and then seeks to form general conclusions?

Abductive reasoning

Deductive reasoning

Inductive reasoning (correct)

Intuitive reasoning

What is a problem statement in social research?

An evaluation of the research hypothesis

A summary of the literature review findings

A description of an existing issue that requires addressing (correct)

A detailed explanation of the data analysis process

When does deductive reasoning start, as per the text?

With a general theory or idea Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the literature review in social research?

To understand what others have written about the topic Signup and view all the answers

Which step involves writing up the research findings according to the text?

Writing up the research Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of research questions?

To guide the research process Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research question aims to understand what something is like or how it behaves?

Describing a Phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

Why is sampling necessary in research?

To gather information from a smaller group representing a larger population Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of structured methods of data collection?

Use of questionnaires and interviews with specific prepared questions Signup and view all the answers

Which stage comes first in the data analysis process?

Entering data into a computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the introduction section in research write-ups?

Clarifying research objectives and importance Signup and view all the answers