Class Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best defines the concept of a paradigm?

A) A system of beliefs and practises that guide scientific research

B) A detailed step by step plan for conducting experiments

C) A specifc theory that explains all phenomena in a given field

D) A random collection of ideas and assumptions with no structure

Answer 1

A) A system of beliefs and practises that guide scientific research

Question 2

Which of these are principals of the Tri council policy statetment (TCPS)?

A) Respect for human dignity
B) Minimizing Harm
C) Maximizing benefits
D) Respect for justic and inclusiveness
E) All of the above

Answer 2

E) All of the above

Question 3

Which is not a type of question?
A) descriptive
B) Opinion
C) Example
D) Storytelling
E) Structural

Answer 3

C) Example

Question 4

What is the purpose of a focus group?
A) Making friends
B) Gathering quantitative info
C) Multiple One on One Interviews
D) Gain group insight

Answer 4

D) Gain group insight

Question 5

In Manthou’s pickleball study which research role did he play?

A) Complete Observer
B) Observer-as-participant
C) Participant-as-observer
D) Complete Participant

Answer 5

C) Participant-as-observer

Question 6

What is not an example of a Boolean Word?

A) And
B) Or
C) Not
D) With
E) “ “ (quotations)

Answer 6

D) With

Question 7

What is the moral of the chicken little story in relation to qualitative research?

A) Beware of Acorns
B) Encourages people to critical think before forming conclusions
C) Highlights the importance of outside perspective
D) Highlights conspiracies have some truth to them

Answer 7

B) Encourages people to critical think before forming conclusions