STA630 Midterm 11 Past Papers in One File

11 paper in one file · MIDTERM EXAMINATION · Spring 2010 · STA630- Research Methods (Session - 4)

Q1. Research can help in the following ways for developing methodologies, EXCEPT; (1 marks)

1. Tools of data collection
2. New technique for gathering data
3. Defining a problem
4. Data analysis

Q2. Which of the folowing is the basis of the Scientific Method? (1 marks)

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

Q3. Research method is applicable in all of the following fields, Except. (1 marks)

1. Health care
2. Business
3. Government offices
4. Religion

Q4. Which of the following BEST describes quantitative research? (1 marks)

1. The collection of non numerical data
2. An attempt to confirm the research’s hypotheses
3. Research that is exploratory
4. Research that attempts to generate a new theory

Q5. Which of the following is the definition of an independent variable? (1 marks)

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

Q6. Why do you need to review the existing literature? (1 marks)

1. To give your dissertation a proper academic appearance, with lots of references.
2. Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count.
3. To find out what is already known about your area of interest.
4. To help in your general study.

Q7. A literature review should be characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT; (1 marks)

1. Summarize and report each article.
2. Use important topics as the organizing structure of the review.
3. Analyze all articles for similarities and differences related to major topics.
4. Discuss implications relative to the research problem.

Q8. Which of the following functions is performed by theoretical framework? (1 marks)

1. Elaborates the relationship among the variables.
2. Explains the logic underlying these relationships.
3. Describes the nature, and direction of the relationships.
4. All of the given options.

Q9. 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 marks)

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

Correct answer: Focus group discussion

Q10. What should the business researcher be aware of when signing a confidentiality agreement? (1 marks)

1. Any clause which limits the length of a questionnaire.
2. Any clause which allows the company to comment on findings that will be published.
3. Any clause which increases the level of access for the researcher.
4. Any clause which guarantees the anonymity of research participants.