26 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common writing format?
Harvard Style
Which style manual is the most popular for writing academic papers?
APA Style
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing research questions in qualitative research (QLR)?
No questions should have subsections in qualitative research (QLR).
How many research questions should be included in a qualitative research study?
3-5
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written research question?
Includes subsections
What are the boundaries called in a research study?
Delimitations
What are the expected weaknesses and shortcomings of a research study called?
Limitations
Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for research?
Sources that many people keep referring to in their own books or articles
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for formatting a paper in APA style?
Include the publisher location in the reference
Which font is recommended for APA style papers?
Calibri (11 pt.)
What is the correct format for in-text citations of works with three or more authors?
Include only the first author's name and 'et al.' in the first citation
What is the purpose of the background section in a research study?
To provide specific facts and findings from previous research
What should the problem statement in a research study include?
The general background and the main problem
What is the purpose of stating the research questions in a research study?
To give direction to the research study
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?
Applied research
What is the purpose of a research paradigm?
To ensure the research is well-defined and organized
Which type of research focuses on finding immediate solutions to a problem without necessarily using scientific principles?
Action research
What are the fundamental components of research foundations?
Research problem, purpose, specific questions, and conceptual framework
What is the main characteristic of scientific research?
Explain naturally occurring phenomena
What is the main purpose of applied research?
To find immediate solutions to problems
Which one of these best describes the purpose of the theoretical framework in a research study?
To formulate a new theory by combining existing theories
What is the delimitation of a study?
The limitations encountered by the study
What is an assumption in qualitative research?
A self-evident truth based on a known fact or phenomenon
What does the null form of a hypothesis state?
There is no difference between the two phenomena
What is the purpose of related literature in a research study?
To compare and contrast findings with past studies
What is a synthesis in research analysis?
A form of analysis related to comparison and contrast
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