STA630 Midterm File 1 Set 2

MIDTERM EXAMINATION · Spring 2010 · STA630- Research Methods (Session - 2)

Marks: 47

Q1. On which of the following, Scientific knowledge mostly relies? (1 marks)

1. Identification of events
2. Logical understanding
3. Prior knowledge
4. All of the given options

Q2. All of the following are true statements about action research EXCEPT; (1 marks)

1. 
2. Data are systematically analyzed.
3. 
4.  Data are collected systematically.
5. 
6.  Results are generalizable.
7. 
8. Results are used to improve practice.

Q3. (1 marks)

1. Which of the following research questions is BEST answered using action research? 
2. How can I improve the interaction of students of different ethnicity in my class? 
3. What factors influence student interaction in multiethnic classes?
4. 
5. Is there a difference between male and female acceptance of others in multiethnic classes? 
6. How do students from Asian countries adjust to classroom practices in U.S. schools?

Q4. Which of the following is true about the relationship between theory building and data collection? (1 marks)

1. 
2. When studies come out as expected, inductive support for the theory is gained.
3. 
4. If an experiment fails, discarding the experiment is an example of affirming the consequent. 
5. When a hypothesis is not supported, virtually nothing has been learned about the theory. 
6. A good theory will be inclusive enough to explain every possible research outcome.

Q5. Which of the following can best be described as a categorical variable? (1 marks)

1. 
2. Age
3. 
4. Annual income
5. 
6. Grade point average
7. 
8. Religion

Q6. Which of the following is not a role of hypothesis? (1 marks)

1. 
2. Guides the direction of the study
3. 
4. Identifies relevant and irrelevant facts
5. 
6. Provides framework for organizing the conclusions
7. 
8. Determine feasibility of conducting the study

Q7. Which of the following functions is performed by theoretical framework? (1 marks)

1. 
2. Elaborates the relationship among the variables.
3. 
4. Explains the logic underlying these relationships.
5. 
6. Describes the nature, and direction of the relationships.
7. 
8. All of the given options.

Q8. Theoretical framework is trying to develop a ________ model of our study. (1 marks)

1. 
2. Functional
3. 
4. Conceptual
5. 
6. Operational
7. 
8. Practical

Q9. What is the first step in the research process? (1 marks)

1. 
2. Problem definition
3. 
4. Define broad problem area
5. 
6. Theoretical framework
7. 
8. Preliminary data collection

Q10. What should the business researcher be aware of when signing a confidentiality agreement? Any clause which limits the length of a questionnaire. Any clause which allows the company to comment on findings that will be published. (1 marks)

Any clause which increases the level of access for the researcher. Any clause which guarantees the anonymity of research participants

Q11. All of the following are part of the ethics code for animal research, except; (1 marks)

1. The researcher must be an expert about the species being studied.
2. Procedures using reinforcement are preferred over those using punishment.
3. Animal studies that are purely educational in purpose cannot be done.
4. If the animal must be killed at the end of the study, a painless procedure must be used.

Q12. Which of the following is not an example of deception? (1 marks)

1. A part of the truth is not communicated to the respondent.
2. To observe code of ethics.
3. To leak out information regarding any confidential matter.
4. To create bias between respondents before the survey.

Q13. Which of the following BEST describes an assessment that examines students' ability to conduct a chemistry experiment in the lab? (1 marks)

1. Aptitude
2. Interest inventory
3. Performance assessment
4. Standardized test

Q14. If a study is 'reliable', this means that: (1 marks)

1. It was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted.
2. The measurements devised for concepts are stable on different occasions.
3. The findings can be generalized to other social settings.
4. The methods are stated clearly enough for the research to be replicated.

Q15. A measure has high internal consistency reliability when: (1 marks)

1. Multiple observers make the same ratings using the measure.
2. Participants score at the high end of the scale every time they complete the measure.
3. Multiple observers obtain the same score every time they use the measure.
4. Each of the items correlates with other items on the measure.

Q16. Mr. Ali has described in great detail the major steps he will follow in conducting his study. This information is likely found in which section of his research plan? (1 marks)

1. Introduction