Week 5 Research Method

What is the primary function of a purpose statement in research?

• To determine the statistical methods to be used

• To guide the direction and scope of the study

• To identify the cultural background of participants

• To outline the specific steps of the research methodology

Which of the following best describes a qualitative research purpose?

• To predict the outcomes based on variable interactions

• To explore and understand phenomena in depth

• To test specific predictions through objective data

• To measure the frequency of certain behaviors

What is emphasized more in qualitative research methods compared to quantitative ones?

• Statistical analysis and objective measurement

• Exploration and subjective experiences

• Confirming hypotheses with empirical data

• Utilizing a large sample size for generalization

Which of the following best defines a hypothesis in quantitative research?

• A statement that describes cultural phenomena

• A prediction of results based on variable interactions

• An in-depth qualitative question about participant feelings

• A descriptive analysis of data without statistical tests

What role do mediating variables play in research design?

• They control for external influences on the experiment

• They explain the mechanism through which changes in variables occur

• They measure the outcome of the experiment

• They provide a clear, replicable understanding of relationships

Which type of hypothesis specifies the expected direction of relationships between variables?

• Non-directional hypothesis

• Directional hypothesis

• Qualitative hypothesis

• Exploratory hypothesis

What does a confounding variable potentially affect in an experiment?

• The clarity of operational definitions

• The effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable

• The statistical significance of results

• The cultural context of the study

What does an operational definition in research ensure?

• That the study results can be generalized to a larger population

• That the variables are measurable and the study is replicable

• That the theoretical assumptions are confirmed

• That the research questions are ethically formulated

What is the role of subquestions in research?

• To predict variable interactions

• To guide the research process and refine the central question

• To measure the outcomes of the study

• To define the theoretical basis of the study

What should research questions be tailored to consider?

• The statistical methods employed in data analysis

• The educational setting and age group being studied

• The cultural and social sensitivity of the theoretical framework

• The personal beliefs and biases of the researcher