ACCTG. 321: QUIZ 1 - Chapters 1 and 2

ACCTG.
321 : QUIZ 1 - Chapters 1 and 2
I.FILL IN THE BLANKS: Answer the following questions by writing the correct answer on
the spaces provided for.
1. Acquiring knowledge without being consciously aware of where it comes from is gaining
knowledge through intuition.
2. Acquiring knowledge from repeated ideas and to cling stubbornly to them despite
evidence to the contrary is to gain knowledge through tenacity.
3. A prediction regarding the outcome of a study that often involves a prediction regarding
the relationship between two variables in a study is called hypothesis .
4. A person who questions the validity, authenticity, or truth of something purporting to
be factual is a skeptic.
5. The three goals of science are to describe behavior , predict behavior and explain
behavior. /(description, prediction and explanation)
6. The type of research which involves the study of psychological issues that have practical
significance and potential solutions is called applied research.
7. The method in which the degree of relationship between at least two variables is
assessed is called the correlational method.
8. A characteristic inherent in the participants that cannot be changed is known as subject
variable.
9. The variable in a study that is manipulated is the independent variable.
10. It is the group of participants who serve as the baseline in a study and do not receive
any level of the independent variable is called the control.
II. TRUE OR FALSE: Write “T” if the statement is true and “F” if it is false.
T 1. Knowing the level of one variable allows us to predict the approximate level of the
other variable.
F 2. Practical research is done for the purpose of formulating a theory, principle, or law.
F 3. Quantitative research is synonymous with naturalistic inquiry.
T 4. Basic research is sometimes known as fundamental or pure research.
T 5. Historical analysis may be directed toward an individual, an idea, a movement or an
institution.
F 6. Content analysis studies focus on the analysis of legal documents in relation to
education.
F 7. Correlation studies establish cause and effect.
T 8. An evaluation research decisions can be made for improving, maintaining, rejecting, or
replacing the focus of the evaluation to make it more effective and efficient.
T 9. A big sample size is recommended in research.
T 10.Loss of individuals is a frequent problem in panel studies.
III. Identify the source of knowledge in each of the following situations:
1. A celebrity is endorsing a new brand of shampoo, noting that her hair becomes very nice
and so will you. Knowledge based on authorities
2. Based on several observations that Tom has made, he feels sure that cell phone use
does not adversely affect driving ability. Knowledge through empiricism
3. A friend tells you that she is not sure why, but because she has a feeling of dread, she
thinks that you should not take the plane trip you were planning for today. Knowledge
based on intuition
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4. Ideas are precisely stated and logical rules are applied to arrive at a reasoned and sound
conclusion. Knowledge through rationalism
5. Accepting an information from a respected or famous person. Knowledge based on

authorities
IV. IDENTIFICATION:
Quasi-experimental Research 1. It is sometimes referred to as semi-experimental.

Summative Evaluation 2. This is conducted after a program is developed to determine its
worth.
Correlational Research 3. This type of research shows that a relationship exists between the
variables.
Cross-sectional Survey 4. This is a survey which collects information from a sample that has
been drawn from a predetermined population.
Ethnographic Research 5. It is sometimes known as cultural anthropology.
Descriptive Research 6. This is concerned with describing the characteristics of the
population.
Historical Research 7. It is the critical investigation of events, developments and
experiences of the past.
Applied Research 8. Researches that are directed towards practical application of
knowledge.
Research Methods 9. Refers to how the research to be undertaken is to be carried out.
Strategy 10.It implies how the research objectives will be reached and how the
problems encountered will be tackled.
Research 11. It is a systematic, organized search for knowledge or answers to
questions.
Valid 12. Whenever a researcher formulates conclusions, these are based on
actual findings.
Prediction 13. Allows us to identify the factors that indicate when an event or
events will occur.
Data-Analysis Phase 14. The researcher in this particular phase analyzes the collected data
from the preceding step based on his data analysis plan.
Research Project 15. A type of research undertaken by an individual or group of
individuals as part of their professional work or assignment.
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III. Identify the source of knowledge in each of the following situations:

5. Accepting an information from a respected or famous person. Knowledge based on

Quasi-experimental Research 1. It is sometimes referred to as semi-experimental.

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