Research (Planning, Conducting, and Reporting) Quiz # 8

In a survey, the statement, question, or prompt to which the respondent replies is called stem

True

False

______ based on themes that emerge from qualitative data such as written narratives or newspaper articles; then used for quantitative analyses is called content analysis

Coding scheme

Non coding scheme

Data analyses scheme

None of above

Obtaining ideas or services from a large group of people, typically via the _____is called crowdsourcing

Internet

Mobilephone

Optic Fibre

Communication

Feature of some online survey software programs that allows you to distribute conditions and/or questions randomly across participants is called

Randomizer Function

Non randomizer Function

Simple function

All of above

Google Docs® Forms is a feature of _____ that enables you to collect survey data; responses are automatically saved to a Google docs spreadsheet

Google

Facebook

Instagram

Linkedin

In-depth investigation of topics using techniques such as focus groups, interviews, and case studies; emphasis on nonquantitative assessment is called

Qualitative Research

Nonexperimental Research

Quantitative research

None of above

Research in which there is no manipulation of variables or random assignment is called

Qualitative Research

Nonexperimental Research

Quantitative research

None of above

Directionality is to limits _____ access to the publication without a paid subscription

Internet users

Mobile users

Data users

All of above

Extraneous variable that is associated with both the independent and the dependent variable and undermines the researcher’s ability to pinpoint causality is known as Confounding variable

True

False

Statistical approach that assesses the relationship between two variables, typically interval scale is known as

Correlation Analysis

Non Correlation Analysis

Regression Analysis

All of above

Estimates the ability of a no between two variables is known as

Correlation Analysis

Non Correlation Analysis

Regression Analysis

All of above

In _____ the variable being used to predict the criterion (outcome) is called predictor

Correlation Analysis

Non Correlation Analysis

Regression Analysis

All of above

Outcome measure of interest is called criterion

True

False

Beta (β) employs a common unit across measures with different units (i.e., it standardizes them) is known as

Standardized Regression Weight

Standardized Regression length

Standardized Regression size

Standardized Regression breadth

Coefficient (B) that employs the units associated with the particular measures is known as Unstandardized Regression Coefficient

True

False

_____ chi-square that tests the difference between the actual sample and the hypothesized distribution is called Goodness of Fit

One Dimensional

Two Dimensional

Three Dimensional

All of above

Statistical test that tests for differences between two or more means is known as

Analysis of Variance

Analysis of standard deviation

Analysis of mean

All of above

Tests association between two ranked variables, or between a ranked variable and a measurement variable; equivalent to a correlation but for a nonparametric situation is known as Spearman’s Rank Order (rho)

True

False

Tests association between two ranked variables, or between a ranked variable and a measurement variable; equivalent to a correlation but for a nonparametric situation is known as Spearman’s Rank Order (rho)

True

False

Research based on existing records that can be evaluated is called

Archival research

Scientific research

Simple research

None of above

Leftover physical elements (e.g., trash) in the environment that can be used as sources of data for research is physical traces

True

False

Section of your Method in which you describe the “who” of your study is known as ____

Individual

Participant

Groups

None of these

Observing participants without taking part in the activities is non participating observation

True

False

Qualitative research approach in which questions are asked of an individual; types are unstructured, semistructured, and structured is called

Interviews

Methods

Groups

Case study

Form of qualitative research in which people are asked their views on a target issue is focus groups

True

False

Form of qualitative research in which people are asked their views on a target issue is called

Positivism

Reflexivity

Case study

Focus group

Research approach for in-depth exploration of an event, program, process, or of one or more individuals is called

Positivism

Reflexivity

Case study

Focus group

Aspect of qualitative research in which researchers reflect on their experience as part of the research process is called

Positivism

Reflexivity

Case study

Focus group

Philosophical approach to science that stresses information gained through the senses (direct experience) is called

Positivism

Reflexivity

Case study

Focus group

____ method is approach to research that typically combines quantitative and qualitative approaches

Single

Mixed

Proper

All of these