Research Methodology

Multiple Choice Questions

A- study and explore knowledge.

B- start with a predefined and clear-cut objectives.

C- get new ideas.

D- define clear objectives.

E- all the above.

2- In order to begin research, one must

A- start with a number of clear goals.

B- start with a number of predefined objectives.

C- have a well defined research method.

D- solve the research problem.

3- Doing research requires drafting a working outline, which is

A- having a predefined and clear-cut objective(s).

B- planning to get answers for what, why & where type of questions.

C- having a clear idea about the research problem solution.

D- none of the above.

4- Research objectives falls into a number of categories that include

A- planning to get answers for what, why & where type of questions.

B- considering the logic behind the methods we use in the context of the research.

C- formulative, concept, and planning for research methods.

D- exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic and experimentation research.

5- Formulative research studies is a category of research that aims to

A- achieve new insights of a concept.

B- analyze characteristics of something.

C- determine the frequency with which something occurs.

D- test the relationship between variables.

6- Diagnostic research studies is a category of research that aims to

A- achieve new insights of a concept.

B- analyze characteristics of something.

C- determine the frequency with which something occurs.

D- test the relationship between variables.

7- Descriptive research studies is a category of research that aims

to A- achieve new insights of a concept.

B- analyze characteristics of something.

C- determine the frequency with which something occurs.

D- test the relationship between variables.

8- Research is considered to be more than just a way of skills, it is

A- planning to what, why and where type of questions to determine a goal.

B- a way of critical thinking about professional aspects of related to your work.

C- the research methods used within the research methodology.

D- discovering the relationship between variables.

9- Research aims for finding “answers” to “questions” it implies

A- a framework of philosophies.

B- using valid and reliable methods and techniques.

C- an unbiased design.

D- all the above.

10- Research philosophies refers to

A- approaches and the discipline.

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B- correct procedures in the discipline.

C- ideas to discover.

D- objectives to consider in the research process.

11- In order to make the research reliable, it requires that

A- there is no deliberate attempt to either to conceal or highlight something.

B- quantitative and qualitative methods are to be used.

C- repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used.

D- the solution to the research problem is known in advance.

12- In order to make the research unbiased, it requires that

A- there is no deliberate attempt to either to conceal or highlight something.

B- quantitative and qualitative methods are to be used.

C- repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used.

D- the solution to the research problem is known in advance.

13- The main difference between research and non-research

is A- the type of skills we use to discover something.

B- the utilization of acceptable scientific methodology to solve problems to create

C- the quantitative and qualitative methods that are to be used.

D- all the above.

14- Biased research refers to

A- drawing conclusions by introducing oneʼs own vested interest.

B- no deliberate attempt to either conceal or highlight something.

C- repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used.

D- each step of the research is valid and objective.

15- Descriptive research is the type of research that

A- is made for performing the basic or pure research; itʼs a theoretical research
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B- is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered.

C- includes fact-finding enquires and surveys.

D- uses available information as the base to make the further critical evaluation.

16- Analytical research is the type of research that

A- is made for performing the basic or pure research; itʼs a theoretical research.

B- is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered.

C- includes fact-finding enquires and surveys.

D- uses available information as the base to make the further critical evaluation.

17- Applied research is the type of research that

A- is made for performing the basic or pure research; itʼs a theoretical research.

B- is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered.

C- includes fact-finding enquires and surveys.

D- uses available information as the base to make the further critical evaluation.

18- Fundamental research is the type of research that

A- is made for performing the basic or pure research; itʼs a theoretical research.

B- is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered.

C- includes fact-finding enquires and surveys.

D- uses available information as the base to make the further critical evaluation.

19- Research can be classified from three perspectives

A- philosophies, validity and unbiased.

B- controlled, systematic and empirical.

C- rigorous, valid and critical.

D- application, objectives and inquiry mode used.

20. The Research Process have certain characteristics. One of the statements below are not part

of these characteristics
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A – Controlled & Systematic

B – Quantitative & Qualitative

C – Critical & Empirical

D- Rigorous & Valid

21. A good qualitative problem statement:

a. Defines the independent and dependent variables

b. Conveys a sense of emerging design

c. Specifies a research hypothesis to be tested

d. Specifies the relationship between variables that the researcher expects to find

22. The “tool” function of theory is to:

a. Summarize existing knowledge

b. Summarize existing hypotheses

c. Suggest new relationships and make new predictions

d. Suggest new theories

23. The statement of purpose in a research study should:

a. Identify the design of the study

b. Identify the intent or objective of the study

c. Specify the type of people to be used in the study

d. Describe the study

24. Why is the statement “What are the effects of extracurricular activities on cognitive

development of school age children” not a good statement of a quantitative research question?

a. Because there is no connection between extracurricular activities and cognitive

b. Because there are not enough school age children engaged in extracurricular

activities to conduct the study

c. Because the study would be too difficult to do given all the different
extracurricular activities

d. Because the statement was not specific enough to provide an understanding of the variables
being investigated

25. A qualitative research question:

a. Asks a question about some process, or phenomenon to be explored

b. Is generally an open-ended question

c. both a and b are correct

d. None of the above

26. According to the text, which of the following orders is the recommended in the flowchart of
the development of a research idea?

a. Research topic, research problem, research purpose, research question, hypothesis

b. Research topic, research purpose, research problem, research question, hypothesis

c. Research topic, research problem, research purpose, research question, hypothesis

d. Research topic, hypothesis, research problem, research question, research purpose

27. It is essential that you evaluate the quality of internet resources because information

obtained via the internet ranges from very poor to very good.

a. True

b. False

28. One step that is not included in planning a research study is:

a. Identifying a researchable problem

b. A review of current research

c. Statement of the research question

d. Conducting a meta-analysis of the research

e. Developing a research plan

29. Sources of researchable problems can include:

a. Researchers’ own experiences as educators

b. Practical issues that require solutions

c. Theory and past research

d. All of the above

30. A key characteristic of past research that guides researchers in new research questions is that:

a. Extensive research conclusively and definitively answers research questions

b. Studies typically generate more research questions than they answer

31. Which of the following is a function of theory?

a. Integrating and summarizing current knowledge

b. Making predictions

c. Explaining phenomena

d. All of the above are important functions of theory

32. A review of the literature prior to formulating research questions allows the researcher to
do which of the following?

a. To become familiar with prior research on the phenomenon of interest

b. To identify potential methodological problems in the research area

c. To develop a list of pertinent problems relative to the phenomenon of interest

d. All of the above

33. Sometimes a comprehensive review of the literature prior to data collection is not
recommended by grounded theorists.

a. True

b. False

34. What kind of ideas can’t be empirically researched?

a. Effectiveness of different methods of instruction

b. Description of educational practices

c. Issues of values and morality such as the correctness of having prayer in schools
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 d. Factors helpful in predicting future drug use

35. Which of the following is not a database containing information to be

used during the literature review?

a. ERIC

b. PsychINFO

c. SocioFILE

d. all of the above are potentially useful data bases

36. Computer database searches can be done:

a. With a computer with CD-ROM drive

b. At the library

c. Online

d. All of the above

37. The feasibility of a research study should be considered in light of:

a. Cost and time required to conduct the study

b. Skills required of the researcher

c. Potential ethical concerns

d. All of the above

38. A formal statement of the research question or “purpose of research study” generally _____.

a. Is made prior to the literature review

b. Is made after the literature review

c. Will help guide the research process

d. All of the above

e. b and c