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Research Methods (Virtual University of Pakistan)

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Q1. The part of the action research spiral that differentiates this research methodology from other kinds of research is;

1. Looking at multiple sources of data.
2. Taking action based on results.
3. Thinking about or analyzing data in more than one way.
4. The kinds of data that are collected.

Q2. Individuals who engage in action research are most concerned with:

1. Supporting the way things are being done.
2. Publishing results
3. Proving a hypothesis
4. Improvement

Q3. Research may differ along a series of dimensions. Which of the following may be applied to this statement?

1. The level of manipulation used to elicit data collection.
2. The data-collection technique.
3. The type of data collected.
4. Type, technique and manipulation of data collection.

Q4. Which of the following statements best defines hypothesis?

1. A quantitative study.
2. A tentative prediction of the results of the research.
3. A qualitative research design.
4. The operational definition of the study.

Q5. What is the first step in the research process?

1. Problem definition
2. Define broad problem area
3. Theoretical framework
4. Preliminary data collection

Q6. When there is a need of generating new ideas for hypotheses or to interpret the results of some research, which one is the best research deign?

1. Experiment
2. Surveys
3. Focus group discussion
4. Communication analysis

Q7. Which of the following is an example of deception in business research?

1. The obtaining of company material without permission.
2. The researcher wearing a disguise during an observation.
3. The researcher representing their research as being about a different topic
4. The researcher failing to ask permission to interview someone.

Q8. 1. Which of the following is least likely to occur as an ethical problem with electronic research?

2. Privacy could be invaded.
3. People are not likely to be able to stop once they have begun participating.
4. Debriefing could be avoided.
5. Informed consent cannot be completely monitored.

Q9. All of the following are unethical issues, EXCEPT;

1. Invoicing irregularities
2. Avoiding legal liability
3. Misrepresenting results
4. Seeking permission for entry