General Terms in Research Part I
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Which of the following is NOT a common writing format?

  • American Psychological Association (APA) Style
  • Turabian and Chicago Style of Writing
  • Harvard Style (correct)
  • Modern Language Association (MLA) Style

    • Which style manual is the most popular for writing academic papers?

  • Chicago Style
  • APA Style (correct)
  • Turabian Style
  • MLA Style

    • Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing research questions in qualitative research (QLR)?

  • At least one (the last one) should address the selected problem.
  • No questions should have subsections in qualitative research (QLR). (correct)
  • Should have 3 – 5 research questions.
  • Each question should be unique.

    • How many research questions should be included in a qualitative research study?

    <p>3-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written research question?

    <p>Includes subsections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the boundaries called in a research study?

    <p>Delimitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the expected weaknesses and shortcomings of a research study called?

    <p>Limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for research?

    <p>Sources that many people keep referring to in their own books or articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a guideline for formatting a paper in APA style?

    <p>Include the publisher location in the reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which font is recommended for APA style papers?

    <p>Calibri (11 pt.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct format for in-text citations of works with three or more authors?

    <p>Include only the first author's name and 'et al.' in the first citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the background section in a research study?

    <p>To provide specific facts and findings from previous research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the problem statement in a research study include?

    <p>The general background and the main problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of stating the research questions in a research study?

    <p>To give direction to the research study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research aims to test theories and concepts developed for verification, application, development, and support and their relationships to the existing fund of knowledge?

    <p>Applied research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a research paradigm?

    <p>To ensure the research is well-defined and organized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research focuses on finding immediate solutions to a problem without necessarily using scientific principles?

    <p>Action research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the fundamental components of research foundations?

    <p>Research problem, purpose, specific questions, and conceptual framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of scientific research?

    <p>Explain naturally occurring phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of applied research?

    <p>To find immediate solutions to problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these best describes the purpose of the theoretical framework in a research study?

    <p>To formulate a new theory by combining existing theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the delimitation of a study?

    <p>The limitations encountered by the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an assumption in qualitative research?

    <p>A self-evident truth based on a known fact or phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the null form of a hypothesis state?

    <p>There is no difference between the two phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of related literature in a research study?

    <p>To compare and contrast findings with past studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a synthesis in research analysis?

    <p>A form of analysis related to comparison and contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

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