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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?

A concept is a mental image or idea, while a theory is an abstraction that summarizes and explains a phenomenon (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It helps to visualize the relationships between variables and identify potential causal threads (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conceptualization in the research process?

To think critically and creatively about the research problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure a common understanding of key concepts and terminology (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Emphasizing the importance of data gathering (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Scope of study is broader, while delimitation is narrower (D) 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?

Conceptual definition (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify potential weaknesses of a research (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The study will exclude participants under the age of 18 (B) Signup and view all the answers