Mastering Objectives

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Which of the following statements best describes specific objectives in a research study?

  • They should be general and not closely related to the overall objective.
  • They should be unrelated to the problem under investigation.
  • They should be phrased in a vague and ambiguous manner.
  • They should address the problem and its contributing factors in a coherent way. (correct)

Specific objectives in a research study should be stated in terms of __________.

  • Vague and ambiguous language
  • General ideas and concepts
  • Unrelated topics
  • What needs to be achieved in specific terms (correct)

What should specific objectives in a research study closely relate to?

  • Unrelated topics
  • General objectives
  • Contributing factors that are not relevant
  • The problem under investigation (correct)

What should specific objectives in a research study specify?

<p>What will be done, where, and for what purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should specific objectives in a research study be phrased?

<p>In operational terms, clearly and exactly specifying what will be done (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sampling in research?

<p>To accurately represent the characteristics of the population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the sampling population in a research study?

<p>Feasibility and external validity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a probability sampling method?

<p>Stratified sampling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of probability samples?

<p>Each member has a known non-zero probability of being selected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method is considered the most representative form of probability sampling?

<p>Random sampling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of probability samples?

<p>Each member of the population has a known non-zero probability of being selected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method involves dividing the population into non-overlapping subgroups and then taking a simple random sample from each subgroup?

<p>Stratified sampling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in determining the sampling population in a research study?

<p>Feasibility of reaching the sampling population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method involves the selection of individuals based on their convenient availability and accessibility?

<p>Judgment sampling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of determining the sample size in a research study?

<p>To establish how many people are needed in the sample (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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