Research Methods in Science

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What is the next step after refining or reformulating a research idea?

Evaluate the data

Form a hypothesis (correct)

Select a research design

Conduct the study

What is an essential aspect of planning the selection of participants or subjects?

Deciding on the research design

Planning for their ethical treatment (correct)

Defining and measuring variables

Determining the research strategy

What statistical methods are used to summarize and interpret results?

Parametric and non-parametric statistics

Correlational and experimental statistics

Qualitative and quantitative statistics

Descriptive and inferential statistics (correct)

What is the purpose of evaluating the data?

To summarize and interpret the results Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when selecting a research strategy?

Internal and external validity Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of the research process do you define and measure variables?

After forming a hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the research process involves deciding whether to conduct the study in a laboratory or in the field?

Step 7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14?

Research design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inferential statistics in research?

To generalize findings to a larger population Signup and view all the answers

In what step do you finalize the study's design and prepare to collect data?

Step 7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Step 8 in the research process?

Evaluating the data Signup and view all the answers

Where is the review of statistical methods covered in the text?

Chapter 15 Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of selecting a specific sample population in a research study?

Limited generalizability of results to other populations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of selecting a research strategy in Step 5 of the research process?

To decide on the general approach to evaluate the research hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of completing Steps 3 and 4 of the research process?

A specific research study is created Signup and view all the answers

What determines the scope of generalizability of research results?

Characteristics of the sample population Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed in Chapter 5 of the research process?

Different ways to select individuals to participate in research Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the research study?

To test the original hypothesis Signup and view all the answers