Reference no: EM133242010
QUESTION 1
Creswell and Poth noted that the process of research must flow from:
Established theory
Best research practice
Participant needs
Philosophical assumptions
Hypothesis formation
QUESTION 2
What is the key instrument of qualitative research?
Codified protocols
Surveys
Checklists
The researcher(s)
Psychological tests
QUESTION 3
A concern for __________________ would ask a researcher to be explicit about the role of values in their study.
ontology
post-positivist
epistemology
axiology
methodology
QUESTION 4
All researchers bring their values to a study, whether the study is qualitative and/or quantitative.
True
False
QUESTION 5
The context within which a study takes place is not important for a qualitative researcher to understand.
True
False
QUESTION 6
Qualitative research is best suited when a problem or issue ______________.
needs to be explored
should be tested for cause-effect
has existing measures we can use
has a theory we need to test
affects a large population
QUESTION 7
Which of the following is the best reason to conduct mixed methods research?
because mixed methods is viewed as a new approach to research
to compare a treatment versus a control condition
to conduct a study more quickly under time limits
to provide a more complete understanding of a research problem
QUESTION 8
Epistemology relates most closely to:
The use of social constructivism
The methods to collect data
What counts as knowledge
The nature of reality
The manner of writing
QUESTION 9
Which of the following is a core characteristic of mixed methods research?
integration of the two forms of data
the use of a mixed model
inclusion of a logic model for the study
an intent or purpose is present
QUESTION 10
Ontology relates to:
The nature of reality
The role of values
The process of research
The language of research
Knowledge claims