Understanding Quantitative Research Problems
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What are changing qualities or characteristics of persons or things referred to as in the text?

  • Goal
  • Instruments
  • Variables (correct)
  • Locale

    • What are the characteristics of a research problem according to the text?

  • Precise, Specific, Stable, Result-oriented
  • Goal, Variables, Locale, Instruments
  • Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound (correct)
  • Concise, Sequential, Directional

    • What are basic tools researchers use to gather data for specific research problems according to the text?

  • Goal
  • Variables
  • Instruments (correct)
  • Locale

    • What is the setting of the investigation referred to as in the text?

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

    What type of investigation is characterized by precision, specificity, stability, and geared toward a possible result?

    <p>Quantitative research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of pilot testing and involving experts in research instrument development?

    <p>To ensure the questionnaire is aligned with the statement of the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of citation includes the author's name within the text of the sentence?

    <p>Narrative Citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a research instrument need to demonstrate to be considered valid?

    <p>It needs to measure what it is supposed to measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Likert scale commonly used for in quantitative research?

    <p>Allowing individuals to express agreement or disagreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Likert scale is commonly used in qualitative research.

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

    What does a statement of the problem (SOP) in a research proposal need to be aligned with?

    <p>The general direction of the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pilot testing and involving experts in research instrument development is primarily for ensuring the validity and reliability of the instrument.

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

    The statement of the problem in a research proposal needs to be aligned with the survey questionnaire.

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

    In-text citations and references serve to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the author's research.

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

    A research problem is not specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, or time-bound.

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

    A research instrument needs to demonstrate validity in order to be considered appropriate and accurate.

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

    The independent variable (IV) in a research study is the effect affected by the issue being investigated.

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

    Quantitative research instruments should be lengthy to elicit the needed data.

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

    The goal in research title refers to the direction of the investigation.

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

    Locale refers to the changing qualities or characteristics of persons or things in a research study.

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

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