Chapter II: Research Design

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What is the MOST important information that should be included in the 'Data Collection' section of a research paper?

Detailed description of the procedure used to collect the data (correct)
The ethics procedures applied in the study
The statistical analysis techniques used to analyze the data
The theoretical framework that guided the study

Which of the following is an important detail to include when describing the data collection procedures in a research paper?

The overall budget for the research project
The number of participants in the study
The specific keywords used to search for text data (correct)
The personal opinions of the researchers

What is the MAIN purpose of including details about the ethical procedures used in a research study?

To show that the study was approved by an institutional review board
To demonstrate the researchers' commitment to ethical standards (correct)
To comply with the requirements of the funding agency
To ensure that the study can be easily replicated by other researchers

When describing the data analysis procedures in a research paper, which of the following is LEAST important to include?

The formulas or calculations used to derive the statistical results (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between describing the data collection procedures in a quantitative study versus a qualitative study?

Quantitative studies require more information about the sampling procedures, while qualitative studies require more information about the data transcription and coding processes (B) Signup and view all the answers

When describing the data collection procedures in a research paper, which of the following is LEAST important to include?

The personal experiences of the researchers during the data collection process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of study focuses on establishing a relationship between two or more variables?

Correlational study (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a qualitative research approach, which of the following should be clarified according to the text?

Philosophical rationale for utilizing a particular strategy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of quasi-experimental studies?

Use of pre-existing groups (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a case study design?

In-depth exploration of a single case (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research design includes identifying the conditions that were manipulated, observed, or measured?

Quantitative research design (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed and thoroughly explained in the 'Participants and Sampling Technique' section?

Sampling technique and sampling plan (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between quantitative and qualitative research?

Quantitative research deals with measurable data, while qualitative research focuses on subjective experiences. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research study?

A study investigating the impact of a new teaching method on student test scores. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a correlational study?

To determine the strength and direction of the relationship between two or more variables. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a case study?

It provides an in-depth analysis of a single case or a small number of cases. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between experimental and quasi-experimental studies?

Experimental studies use random assignment, while quasi-experimental studies do not. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research study?

A study exploring the meanings people ascribe to the concept of "beauty". (A) Signup and view all the answers