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Read the article below and choose the letter of the best answer to the questions on drawing conclusionsJames Springer and his identical twin James Lewis were separated at birth They were raised in different homes They did not meet again until they were 39 When they met, they found out the following: Springers first wife was named Linda and his second wife, Betty Lewis has also had a wife named Betty and one named Linda Each had a son named James Allen Each had owned a dog named Toy Their favorite subject in high school had been math They had both studied law enforcement after high school They had the same hobbies and the same favorite vacation place They even liked the same brand of cookies(adapted from http://wwwgedonlineclassnet)What conclusion can you draw about twins based on this article?
  • Identical twins have a lot in commonCorrect Correct
Read the article below and choose the letter of the best answer to the questions on drawing conclusionsJames Springer and his identical twin James Lewis were separated at birth They were raised in different homes They did not meet again until they were 39 When they met, they found out the following: Springers first wife was named Linda and his second wife, Betty Lewis has also had a wife named Betty and one named Linda Each had a son named James Allen Each had owned a dog named Toy Their favorite subject in high school had been math They had both studied law enforcement after high school They had the same hobbies and the same favorite vacation place They even liked the same brand of cookies(adapted from http://wwwgedonlineclassnet)What conclusion can you draw about the two men in the article?
  • Even though these men were raised differently, they like many of the same thingsCorrect Correct
Recommendations should aim for the ideals but they must be feasible, practical, and attainable even for impossible.
  • False Correct
  • True
Recommendations should aim to solve or help solve problems discovered in the investigation.
  • True
  • False Correct
Reference list allows readers to locate and use the sources and copy the ones cited.
  • False Correct
  • True
References can be the same as bibliography.
  • True
  • False Correct
Research benefits and beneficiaries are mentioned in
  • Scope and delimitation
  • Research title
  • Statement of the problem
  • Significance of the study Correct
Research hypotheses can be defined as
  • A tentative conclusion or answer to a specific question raised at the beginning of the investigation Correct
  • An instrument that is not tested and validated yet
  • A way to collect data either in qualitative or quantitative research
  • A guide for the researcher in consolidating research findings
Research in daily life has
  • Numerical data
  • Known reliability and validity
  • Practical value Correct
  • Deductive explanation
Research is
  • Reorganizing, or restating, reviewing common findings
  • Modifying established knowledge
  • Analyzing and interpreting new information Correct
  • Collecting existing information
Researchers can encourage people to volunteer to participate in their project by
  • Making the activity mandatory
  • Offering individual payments
  • Offering small incentives Correct
  • Offering community service after the research
Results rely heavily on words, and often quotations from those studied are included in the document.
  • False
  • True Correct
Scope and delimitation distinguishes the constraints of the study by delimiting the topic in terms of time, ____________________, availability of subjects, resources and ethical considerations.
  • Research questions
  • Conclusions
  • Statistical method
  • Measurability Correct
The beneficiaries mentioned in the significance of the study pertain to
  • People who need financial assistance from the government
  • People and institution who participated the data collection of the research
  • People and institution who have directly or indirectly experienced the research problem Correct
  • People who are victims of the research problem being investigated
The best research design is the qualitative research design.
  • True
  • False Correct
The Internet has become an accepted source of information for educational research. Which of the following is NOT an indicator of the quality of information found on the Internet?
  • The lack of bias
  • The authenticity of the information Correct
  • The number of "hits" for the site
  • The honesty of the reported information
The literature review must be:
  • Readily available
  • Required reading for the program of the study Correct
  • Reasonably easy to source
  • Relevant to the research project
The readers must be informed why this research counts and why is it important.
  • True Correct
  • False
The research report need not to be substantially different from drafts, except where participants have indicated that change is necessary.
  • True Correct
  • False
The writing of research reports is best regarded as
  • easy task
  • writing an essay Correct
  • an academic chore
  • a skill
What are the types of issues that qualitative research commonly answers?
  • Measurement and evaluation
  • Scientific issues
  • Business related issues
  • Sensitive or personal issues Correct
What are variables in research title?
  • Words that have meaning
  • Anything with quantity or quality that varies Correct
  • Phrases that complete the title
  • The significant words in the research
What aspect of research experience illustrates the expedition of the researcher?
  • Involvement
  • Research Adventure Correct
  • Knowledge
  • Emotions
What aspect of research experience illustrates the pressure to the researcher in meeting research deadlines?
  • Research Adventure
  • Knowledge
  • Emotions Correct
  • Involvement
What citation style was used in this source? Economy Hurt by Decline in English (2006, June 18). The Manila Times, p. A1, A2.
  • CMS
  • APA Correct
  • MLA
  • None of the choices
What comes first before planning the structure of literature review?
  • Writing the literature review
  • Developing a conceptual framework
  • Conceptualizing the research statement/question
  • Outlining the aim of the research Correct
What contributes to the messiness of qualitative research messy?
  • This study discovered the possible solutions to air pollution in the urban areas of the country
  • empirical study
  • concepts and theories
  • the inductive approach Correct
What does "observe justice" mean in ethical research?
  • Investigator should practice fairness in distribution and equitable selection of participants Correct
  • Persons with diminished autonomy (eg, prisoners, students, children, etc) should not be coerced to participate in a research
  • Investigators should mind the reduction of risk that might occur from the research
  • Individuals should be treated as autonomous agents
What does CMS citation style mean?
  • Citation for Medical Style
  • Clinical and Medical Style
  • Chicago Messaging Style
  • Chicago Manual Style Correct
What does observe justice mean in ethical research?
  • Investigator should practice fairness in distribution and equitable selection of participantsCorrect Correct
What does participant-researcher relationship mean in qualitative research?
  • The participants and the researcher share the =E2=80=9Cresearch space=E2=80=9D Correct
  • A participant and the researcher can be in an intimate relationship during or after the research
  • The participants can build a non-research related relationship after the data collection
  • The participants can be a potential researcher in the research process
What does research implication mean?
  • Research hypothesis
  • Research analysis
  • Research conclusion
  • Research proposition Correct
What does the researcher engage in reading the literature?
  • An evaluation of library=E2=80=99s location
  • An evaluation of the library=E2=80=99s electronic sources
  • An evaluation of the library
  • An evaluation of the literature Correct
What information is required for the APA in-text citation? Personal author: McCullough, David G. Title: John Adams Publication info: New York : Simon & Schuster, c2001. Bibliography note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 703-726) and index.
  • David Mc Cullough, 2001 (p703-726)
  • McCullough, 2001 Correct
  • David Mc Cullough, 2001
  • McCullough, 2001 (p703-726)
What is a major ethical drawback of offering financial incentive for participation?
  • Wealthy people are less likely to participate
  • It can be expensive
  • People will become materialistic
  • It can be coercive Correct
What is conceptual audacity that can be found in the theme of everyday life research?
  • It is a discussion in theoretical bravery or courage in everyday life
  • A concept of descriptions and analyses of mundane life
  • The idea of exploring the living experiences of humans
  • A tool that enables us to see new and perhaps surprising aspects of the everyday lives that we lead Correct
What is NOT an advantage of qualitative research?
  • It explores the human elements of a given topic
  • It measures the validity and reliability of a research instrument Correct
  • Qualitative methods are central to research conducted in diverse disciplines
  • It explores the human elements of a given topic
What is scientific method?
  • Good research
  • Systematic process Correct
  • Validating the results
  • Making research instruments
What is the common research experience of a novice researcher?
  • Searching the meaning of words in the dictionary
  • Reading various materials in answering assignments Correct
  • Composing a reaction paper requirement
  • Studying interesting videos on Facebook or Youtube
What is the composition of a research title?
  • The title must be present in all parts of the research
  • The title must show the research findings
  • The title must reflect the variables under study Correct
  • The title must have the hypothesis
What is the context of "literature" in a research project?
  • Any paper source
  • Any written material
  • Any highly regarded novel
  • Published accounts of researchers Correct
What is the context of literature in a research project?
  • Published accounts of researchersCorrect Correct
What is the most popular citation style used in academic research papers?
  • APA and CMS
  • APA and MLA Correct
  • CMS and MLA
  • CMS
  • All of the choices
  • APA
  • MLA
What is the purpose of daily life research?
  • To study the social interaction in a natural environment Correct
  • To answer the everyday problems that people experience
  • To investigate the daily situation of a human being
  • To discuss the everyday problems that people experience
What is the purpose of informed consent?
  • To be able for the participant to make an informed choice about his/her participation and not undertake any action which he/she may otherwise have declined to do
  • To make sure that participants know exactly what to expect from the research and to communicate their right to withdraw at any stage Correct
  • To ensure that participants would not lie to about the time commitment involved in their participation
  • To distribute incentives to the participant as a payment for his/her cooperation
What is the role of research in the daily life of people?
  • It generates income to publishers
  • It aims human satisfaction and understanding Correct
  • It requires students to pass their subjects
  • It promotes the authors of the theses, books and journals
What is the scope of the research?
  • Identifies the possibilities to which to which the study becomes manageable in terms of issues, respondents, and time Correct
  • Includes the weaknesses of the study beyond the control of the researcher
  • Pertains to the restrictions identified by the researcher
  • Refers to the areas which the researcher does not intend to include in the study
What organization principle is used to explain historical changes or perspectives?
  • Section
  • Chronology Correct
  • Development of ideas
  • Theme
What research misconduct is committed when the researcher use the sentences from published medical literature with minor modification in word structure without attribution?
  • Fabrication
  • Plagiarism Correct
  • Falsification
  • Self-plagiarism
What scope of research promotes awareness to its audience?
  • Administration
  • Professional
  • Education Correct
  • Information and Technology
What should a review of the literature enable an investigator to do?
  • Identify methodological strategies for designing the study
  • Ascertain what is already known about a topic
  • Provide the insights necessary to develop a logical framework into which the topic fits Correct
  • None of the choices
  • All of the choices
What should be used in writing a related literature review?
  • Use scholarly studies to describe a topic of interest
  • Use scholarly studies to assess the research that has already been done on the topic
  • All of the choices Correct
  • None of the choices
  • Use scholarly studies to answer the research question
What step can one take before starting a research?
  • Be familiar with the needed software for the data analysis
  • Find a research partner or group
  • Get an approval from the research adviser
  • Find an interesting social issue to address Correct
What study is focused on qualitative research?
  • Science and Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Social Science Correct
  • Economics
What type of source is the newspaper clipping?
  • All of the choices
  • Static
  • Dynamic
  • Syndicated Correct
When doing your background reading for your literature review it is important to
  • Take good notes of the ideas that occur during the reading process
  • Keep a detailed reference of the full publication information of anything that you read
  • None of the choices
  • Be critical while reading
  • All of the choices Correct
Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?
  • Proposed before a good research question can be developed Correct
  • Statement that you set out to prove
  • Tested by collecting only the data that support it
  • Posits a clear relationship between different factors
Which of the following falls under ethical considerations in the scope and delimitation?
  • Take into account how humans may feel about the potential outcomes of the research
  • Cite the references properly
  • Practice good manners and right conduct in the process of research
  • Acknowledge the researcher=E2=80=99s co-authors Correct
Which of the following is a good research question?
  • How do teenagers view the word =E2=80=9Cforever=E2=80=9D? Correct
  • Where do students go for affordable food?
  • Do most Filipinos believe in ghosts?
  • Is reading an idealistic hobby?
Which of the following is a myth about qualitative research?
  • It is the collection of facts
  • Qualitative researchers always aim to be objective
  • The gold standard of research is the experimental method
  • All of the choices Correct
Which of the following is a research method that allows a researcher to get information about a large number of subjects relatively inexpensively and easily?
  • Case study
  • Laboratory observation
  • Survey
  • Naturalistic observation Correct
Which of the following is a type of quantitative research design?
  • Recording a day in the mental institute
  • Observations of children playing on the street
  • Stories from first hand-sources
  • Television ratings Correct
Which of the following is characteristic of qualitative research?
  • Standardized tests and measures
  • Random sampling
  • Flexible design Correct
  • Generalization to the population
Which of the following is NOT a role of a researcher?
  • a subject of research
  • fabricator of data Correct
  • member of a research team
  • end-user of research findings
Which of the following is not an error that will result to plagiarism?
  • Failing to properly cite one=E2=80=99s sources
  • Over-relying on someone else=E2=80=99s words
  • Over-relying on someone else=E2=80=99s organizational structure
  • Paraphrasing other people=E2=80=99s information and citing the source of that information Correct
Which of the following is not an ethical dilemma in research?
  • Informed consent
  • Falsification of data bank Correct
  • Misconduct in research
  • Conflicts of interest
Which of the following is not an example of dynamic source?
  • Field research
  • Wikis
  • Stage play
  • paintings Correct
Which of the following is not an example of qualitative researchers?
  • descriptive research Correct
  • case study
  • perspective taking
  • individual experiences
Which of the following is not considered to be an example of misconduct in research?
  • Publishing a table of data with a typographical error Correct
  • Plagiarism
  • Fabrication of data
  • Authorship on a project that you did not work on
Which of the following is not included in the research experience?
  • Identity of the researcher
  • Social class of the researcher Correct
  • Emotions of the researcher
  • Biography of the researcher
Which of the following is not part of a systematic investigation?
  • Identifying an area of research and formulating research questions
  • Getting funding for the research Correct
  • Developing a clear research strategy, research design, and choice of methods
  • Coming up with detailed explanations of the overall process of research and the results
Which of the following is not part of the library research?
  • View multi-media sources such as videos, films related to the topic
  • Note down the information of the sources used
  • Decide the research design appropriate for the topic Correct
  • Study the journals, theses and books related to the topic
Which of the following is NOT strength of qualitative research?
  • Qualitative research is focused on the authentic experiences of the participants and their critical voices
  • This may in turn generate new forms of human action
  • Subjectivity leads to procedural difficulty Correct
  • The researcher is seen as involved in the object of inquiry
Which of the following is similar in qualitative and quantitative research?
  • Both can test theories
  • Both have review of related literature in the beginning of the study
  • Both can be utilized by researchers depending on the use Correct
  • Both follow the scientific method
Which of the following is the best advice in using internet search engines in qualitative research?
  • Yahoo and Google engines are much more efficient and effective
  • Wiki entries are more up to date and accurate than journal articles
  • None of the choices
  • Web addresses ending in acuk or edu are generally bona fide academic sources Correct
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