Research Study Scope and Delimitation
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What is the primary purpose of an operational definition in a research study?

  • To test the hypotheses and analyze the results
  • To identify the independent and dependent variables in a study
  • To develop a conceptual framework for the study
  • To clarify the meaning and scope of a term or concept (correct)
  • What is the main difference between experimental and measured operational definitions?

  • Experimental definitions are used in longitudinal studies, while measured definitions are used in cross-sectional studies
  • Experimental definitions are used in theory-testing studies, while measured definitions are used in theory-building studies
  • Experimental definitions describe how a term's references are manipulated, while measured definitions describe how referents of a term are measured (correct)
  • Experimental definitions are used in qualitative studies, while measured definitions are used in quantitative studies
  • What is the primary function of a conceptual framework in a research study?

  • To provide a logical structure for understanding the relationships between variables (correct)
  • To develop hypotheses and research questions
  • To identify the independent and dependent variables in a study
  • To analyze the results and draw conclusions
  • What is the relationship between a concept and a theory in research?

    <p>A concept is a mental image or idea, while a theory is an abstraction that summarizes and explains a phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of having a clear conceptual framework in a research study?

    <p>It helps to visualize the relationships between variables and identify potential causal threads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conceptualization in the research process?

    <p>To think critically and creatively about the research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of defining terms in a research study?

    <p>To ensure a common understanding of key concepts and terminology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of delimitations in a research study?

    <p>Emphasizing the importance of data gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between scope of study and delimitation of the study?

    <p>Scope of study is broader, while delimitation is narrower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of definitions is attributed to the universal meaning of a word or group of words?

    <p>Conceptual definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of discussing limitations in a research study?

    <p>To identify potential weaknesses of a research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a delimitation in a research study?

    <p>The study will exclude participants under the age of 18</p> Signup and view all the answers

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