ENG518 Midterm Quiz from Assessments

ENG518

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Maha Malik Research Methodology

1. Research improves learning, teaching and decision making in human life. (True)
2. Systematic inquiry means to follow a proper scientific method. (True)
3. Refinement and action of knowledge are the functions of research (True)
4. _______________ is irrelevant to research. (Imagination)
5. Conclusion is the direct _________ of the hypothesis. (Verification)
6. Anything related to language and society, learning, teaching, management, decision making and researchers can be a topic of concern in ELT research. (True)
7. Anything related to language, practical issues, problems related to second or foreign language, language policy are not involved in the paradigm of ELT research (False)
8. ___________ study the use of many different sets of materials to teach distinctively. (Researchers)
9. Research __________ can be identified through having an experience or the use of secondary sources. (Questions)
10. A true research must provide clear understanding of __________. (Meaning)
11. There are _________ levels of research. (two)
12. Types of Research based on data collection procedures contains: (Quantitative, Qualitative)
13. In educational research, the issues of influencing ___________ theories and practices are emphasized. (Educational)
14. Objectivity in ________ is one of the characteristics of an investigator. (Thinking)
15. __________ ways may solve your issues, by following a systematic process. (Scientific)
16. A problem is selected through __________ thinking towards a target issue; a careful ordered thinking is required. (Reflective)
17. To identify a problem, a researcher needs to know _________. (Exact nature and dimensions of the problem)
18. Before selecting specific research problem, it is crucial to follow a criterion. (True)
19. A researcher must not take any precautionary measures in defining research. (False)
20. A _______________ is the description of an issue currently existing which needs to be addressed. It provides the context for the research study and generates the questions which the research aims to answer. (Problem statement)
21. After the development of research problem, a tentative solution of a problem is devised which is known as: (Hypothesis)
22. The scientific research method is based on certain basic ___________. (Postulates)
23. Hypotheses vary in form and __________. (Function)
24. A question may or may not qualify as a _______. (hypothesis)
25. Temporary solution is one of the functions of a ____________ in research. (Hypothesis)
26. In agreement with the observed facts, a good hypothesis should contain clear roles for variables. (True)
27. A _________ is anything that has a quantity or quality that varies. (Variable)
28. A / an ____________ variable is a hypothetical variable used to explain causal links between other variables. (Intervening)
29. It is in researcher’s control; at least one __________ variable and dependent variable in a hypothesis do interact. (Independent)
30. One can use delimiter (a character that marks the beginning or end of a unit of data) for advanced search (True)
31. _____________ research is new research, carried out to answer specific issues or questions. It can involve questionnaires, surveys or interviews with individuals or small groups. (Primary)
32. Keywords are also helpful as a ________ source. (Preliminary)
33. __________ sources are the references and summaries; at this point primary research is accessed through the eyes of someone other the actual researchers. (Secondary)
34. Secondary sources for research question include table of contents and __________. (Literature Review)
35. Databases organize topics by a set of ___________ and have a focus of studies. (Keywords)
36. JSTOR and Google Scholar can be used as ______________ sources. (Primary)
37. To locate primary research, one should follow _________. (Tactics)
38. Primary research and position papers are different in title, terms, techniques and recognition to the active researchers. (True)
39. A _________ paper is a written report outlining someone's attitude or intentions regarding a particular matter. (Position)
40. Research articles can be obtained from a university __________. (Library)
41. AAAL or TESOL are among the few research journals for research in: (ELT)
42. ELT research journals include TESOL, AAL, IATEFL and ______ journals. (ESP)
43. ESP stands for: (English for specific purposes)
44. The entire mass of observation (the universe). All the members of the group /objects are generalized as ____________. (Population)
45. Basically, there are _____ sampling paradigms, depending upon the nature and purpose of the study. (Two)
46. Qualitative sampling ____________ the in information. (Maximize)
47. Goal of sampling is to generalize the___________. (Findings)
48. Sampling procedure consists of making choices while answering your research questions. (True)
49. Sampling is fundamental to all __________ methods. (Statistical)
50. This Sampling technique does not use randomization to make sure that every element of the population gets an equal chance to be part of the selected sample. (False)
51. Sampling method refers to the rules and procedures by which some elements of the population are included in the sample. Some common sampling methods are simple random sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. (True)
52. ___________ errors can be avoided through solid sampling design, large sample, and multiple contacts. (Sampling)