Understanding Quantitative Research Problems

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

Variables

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

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound

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

Instruments

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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