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Research Method Mid Exam

The document contains a research methods midterm exam with multiple choice and true/false questions covering key concepts in research methods including research process steps, types of research, research design, and defining a research problem. It tests students' understanding of foundational elements of research methodology.

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QUEENS’ COLLEGE

RESEARCH METHODS MID EXAM


TIME ALLOWED: 40 minutes
STUDENT’S NAME___________________________ ID NO_______________
DEPARTMENT: _____________________________ SECTION: _____________
I. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect
1. The purpose of research is to provide information for decision making and solving
problems.
2. Formulating research problem is the final stage in the research process.
3. Applied research aimed to find solution for an immediate problem facing a society, a
group or industry.
II. Choose the correct answer among the given alternatives
4. ___________ is any organized inquiry designed and carried out to provide information
for solving a problem?
A) Sampling B) Research C) Hypothesis D) Research Design
5. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
A. Collecting data B. Defining the research problem
B. Analysing the results D. Drawing conclusions
6. Which research method is moving from the general to particular approach to research?
A. Deductive method C. Explanatory method
B. Inductive method D. Exploratory method
7. Which of the following is a characteristics of good research?
A. Systematic C. Objective
B. Testability D. All of the above
8. Which of the following statements is false about research?
A. Research is systematic process C. Research is purposeful
B. Research is objective D. Research is often subjective
9. Sources of researchable problems can include:
A. Researchers’ own experiences B. Practical issues that require solutions
B. Theory and past research D. All of the above
10. Which type of research focuses on determine the cause and effect relationship between
the two variables.
a. Descriptive research C. Explanatory research
b. Preliminary research. D. Evaluative research
11. The research approach which is applicable for phenomena that can be expressed in term
of quantity is known as ___________
A. Qualitative research C. quantitative research
B. Purposive research D. explanatory research
12. What is the functions of a literature review in research?
a. Bringing clarity and focus to the research problem
b. Improving the methodology
c. Broadening the researcher knowledge in the research area.
d. All of the above
13. What is a hypothesis in research?
A. A tentative answer to the research question
B. A summary of the literature review
C. The final conclusion of the study
D. A description of the research method
14. What does the term 'longitudinal design' mean?
A. A study carried out over several time periods.
B. A study which is limited to a single time period.
C. It is also called on-going research
D. A and C
15. What is the purpose of exploratory research?
A. To test a specific hypothesis
B. To explore new ideas and concepts
C. To replicate previous research findings
D. To confirm or refute existing theories the purpose of e
16. Research in business facilitates ____________
A. Design ineffective marketing strategy
B. Identifying the existence of problems and opportunities.
C. Availability of incompetent manpower
D. A and C

17. Which of the following is not an Elements/ Components of Research Problem?


a. Objective of the problem which is to be investigated
b. Topic or theme which needs to be investigated
c. Population from whom the data are to be collected
d. Identify potential source of funding
18. Which of the following is a feature of a well-defined research problem?
A. It should broad and general
B. It should Lacks relevance to the research field.
C. It should Include multiple research questions
D. It should clear and specific
II. Match the phrases in column A with their related expressions from column B
Column Ao confirm or refute existing theoriA. Column Bes
19. Applied Research A. One –time research
20. Basic/Pure Research B. Can be expressed in the form of quality and kind.
21. Descriptive Research C. describe characteristics of population
22. Qualitative Research D. Aimed finding a solution for an immediate problem
23. Cross-sectional field surveys E. Aimed at investigating new principles and laws

III. Write the correct answer for the following question


24.

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