STA630 Grand Quiz Lectures 1-23

Q1. Which of the following tasks are not accomplished by theoretical framework?

1. Elaborates the relationship among the variables
2. Explains the logic underlying the relationship between the variable
3. Describe the nature and direction of the relationships among the variables
4. Relates the previous studies

Correct answer: Relates the previous studies

(Lesson10 page30)

Q2. Debriefing involves

1. All of the given options (Lesson14-page43)
2. Description of the hypothesis
3. Post study sharing of the results
4. Explanation of any deception

Q3. All of the following are the purposes of descriptive research except:

1. The desire to know “what”
2. The desire to know “where”
3. The desire to know “why” (Lesson 3-page7)
4. The desire to know “how”

Correct answer: The desire to know “why” (Lesson 3-page7)

Q4. Which of the following is most helpful in defining research problem?

1. Hypothesis
2. Preliminary data collection
3. Descriptive research
4. Theoretical framework

Correct answer: Theoretical framework

Q5. A clear, precise, and succinct statement of the question or issue that is to be investigated with the goal of finding an answer or solution is called

1. Statement of purpose
2. Problem statement (Lesson11-page34)
3. Research statement
4. Teaching statement

Correct answer: Problem statement (Lesson11-page34)

Q6. How different theories address an issue comes under:

1. Self-study review
2. Extraneous
3. Dependent
4. Independent

Correct answer: Dependent

Q8. Which of the following can be a reason to prefer research over making random decisions?

1. Research help to verify revelations
2. Research helps to make informed decisions (Lesson1-page2)
3. Research helps to make subjective decisions
4. Research make study reliable even it involves researcher’s biases

Correct answer: Research helps to make informed decisions (Lesson1-page2)

Q9. Which of the following best describe a concept?

1. A means of gathering data
2. A key idea/ a key word
3. A source of data
4. A sub-section in the theoretical framework

Correct answer: A key idea/ a key word

Q10. Which of the following is the type of research that helps to find the magnitude of the issue as well as its solutions?

1. Basic research
2. Field research
3. Casual research
4. Applied research (Lesson1-page2)

Correct answer: Applied research (Lesson1-page2)

Q11. Which of the following is NOT an unethical issue?

1. Invoicing irregularities
2. Avoiding legal liability
3. Misrepresenting results
4. Seek approval for research (Lesson13-page41)

Correct answer: Seek approval for research (Lesson13-page41)

Q12. The application of the scientific method to the study of business problems is called

1. Inductive reasoning
2. None of the given options
3. Business research (Lesson11-page34)
4. Grounded theory

Correct answer: Business research (Lesson11-page34)

Q13. After you locate a source, you should write down all details of the reference, except;

1. Full names of the authors
2. Titles
3. Volumes
4. Price (Lesson9-page29)

Correct answer: Price (Lesson9-page29)

Q14. Descriptive and Explanatory Research are the classifications of research on the basis of:

1. Use of the research
2. Time dimension
3. Techniques used
4. Purpose of the research (Lesson3-page6)

Correct answer: Purpose of the research (Lesson3-page6)

Q15. Literature review helps the researchers to -------- the findings of the other people's research

1. Learn
2. Compare
3. Replicate
4. All of the above (Lesson8-page26)

Correct answer: All of the above (Lesson8-page26)

Q16. Which of the following is/are the objectives of the literature review

1. To learn from others and stimulate new ideas
2. Identification of variables
3. Helps in developing a theoretical framework
4. All of the above (Lesson8-page26)

Correct answer: All of the above (Lesson8-page26)

Q17. If a researcher is trying to explain the emerging phenomenon by identifying its causes, it is referred to as which of the following characteristics of scientific research?

1. Empirical
2. Deterministic (Lesson2-page4)
3. Rationalism

Correct answer: Deterministic (Lesson2-page4)

Q18. Which of the following is an example of abstract concept?

1. School
2. Height
3. Racism (Lesson5-page16)
4. Age

Correct answer: Racism (Lesson5-page16)

Q19. A Literature review that summarizes what is known at a point in time; is known as:

1. Narrative literature review
2. Systematic literature review
3. Integrative review (Lesson8-page27)
4. Historical review

Correct answer: Integrative review (Lesson8-page27)

Q20. Which of the following is included in research proposal?

1. Data analysis
2. Results
3. Literature review (Lesson11-page34)
4. Conclusions section

Correct answer: Literature review (Lesson11-page34)

Q21. Which of the following is not included in the introduction section of a research proposal?

1. Background of the study
2. Objectives