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STA630 FINAL TERM 10 PAPERS SOLVED BY · PAPER#1 · FINALTERM EXAMINATION · Spring 2009 · STA630- Research Methods (Session - 2) · Marks: 80

Q1. Which of the folowing is the basis of the Scientific Method? (1 marks)

To test hypothesis in conditions that is conducive to its success. To formulate a research problem and disprove the hypothesis. To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis. To test hypothesis and if they are disproved, they should be abandoned completely.

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Q2. An inductive logic is one that: (1 marks)

Involves testing as explicitly defined hypothesis. Does not allow for findings to feed back into the body of knowledge. Uses quantitative methods whenever possible. Allows theory to emerge out of the data.

Q3. Which of the following is not a concept? (1 marks)

Leadership. Total Quality Management. Human Resource Management. Intelligence Quotient (IQ).

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Concepts are the building blocks of theory, each of which represents a label given to a common element of the social world. IQ is a measure of the concept of intelligence, it is not a concept in itself.

Q4. Which of the following is the definition of an independent variable? (1 marks)

A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the experimenter. A response variable. The behavioural measure made by the experimenter. A dependent variable that is controlled by the experimenter.

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Q5. The cause variable or the one that identifies forces or conditions that act on something else is known as: (1 marks)

Moderating variable

Independent variable

Categorical variable Dependent variable

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Q6. A measure is reliable if it provides consistent ___________. (1 marks)

Hypothesis

Results

Procedure Sensitivity

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Q7. Which of the following statements relates to concurrent validity? (1 marks)

The measure apparently reflects the content of the concept in question. A criterion is employed on which cases are known to differ. A future criterion is employed on which cases are known to differ. A measure is gauged by comparing it to measures of the same concept developed through other methods.

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An example of concurrent validity is the use of the criterion of absenteeism to measure job satisfaction

Q8. Research may differ along a series of dimensions. Which of the following may be applied (1 marks)

to this statement?

The type of data collected. The data-collection technique. The level of manipulation used to elicit data collection.

Q9. Cross cultural studies are an example of: (1 marks)

Comparative design. Longitudinal design. Experimental design. Case study design.

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Q10. When constructing a questionnaire, there are few principles to which you should adhere. Which of the following is NOT one of those principles? (1 marks)

Avoid using "leading" or "loaded" questions Avoid double-barreled questions Avoid ambiguity and confusion

Avoid arranging questions in a sequence · REFERNCE: · 1. Questionnaire Relevancy · 2. Questionnaire Accuracy · 3. Avoid Ambiguity, Confusion, and Vagueness · 4. Avoid Double-Barreled Questions · 5. Avoid Leading Questions · 6. Avoid Loaded Questions

7. Avoid Burdensome Questions that may Tax the Respondent’s Memory

8. Arrange Questions in a Proper Sequence · 9. Use Filter Question, if Needed · 10. Layout of the questionnaire

Q11. Which of the following statements is true about closed ended questions and open ended questions? (1 marks)

A closed ended question means that the chances of unreliable post-coding is small,whereas an open ended question means that there is a possibility of data processing error. A closed ended question allows for the researchers terminology to be used, whereas an open ended question allows the respondant to use terms they are familiar with.