FMP

Question 1

not much has been written about the topic or the population being studied.

Answer 1

exploratory

Question 2

the literature is presented in each phase in a way consistent with the method being used.

Answer 2

Sequential Approach

Question 3

operating more within the deductive model of fixed and set research objectives—include extensive definitions early in the research proposal.

Answer 3

quantitative studies

Question 5

use the literature in a way that is consistent with the major type of strategy and the qualitative or quantitative approach most prevalent in the design.

Answer 5

mixed methods study

Question 6

literature is less often used to set the stage for the study.

Answer 6

Grounded Theory, Case Studies, & Phenomenological

Question 7

hold a deterministic philosophy in which causes (probably) determine effects or outcomes.

Answer 7

postpositivist

Question 8

is an approach for exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem.

Answer 8

qualitative

Question 9

The researcher’s intent is to make sense of (or
interpret) the meanings others have about the
world. Rather than starting with a theory (as in
postpositivism), inquirers generate or inductively
develop a theory or .

Answer 9

The Constructivist Worldview

Question 10

holds that research inquiry needs
political change
to be intertwined with politics and a
agenda
to confront at whatever levels it occurs

Answer 10

The Transformative Worldview

Question 11

Instead of focusing on methods, researchers emphasize the
use all approaches
research problem and question and
available to
understand the problem (see Rossman & Wilson, 1985).

Answer 11

The Pragmatic Worldview

Question 12

challenging the traditional notion of the absolute truth
of knowledge (Phillips & Burbules, 2000) and recognizing that
we cannot be absolutely positive about our claims of knowledge
when studying the behavior and actions of humans.

Answer 12

The Postpositivist Worldview

Question 13

The selection of a research approach is also based on
the nature of the

Answer 13

researcher problem

Question 14

an approach for testing objective theories by examining the relationship among variables.

Answer 14

quantitative

Question 15

Are plans and the procedures for
research that span the steps from broad
assumptions to detailed methods of data
collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Answer 15

research approaches

Question 16

Procedures of Inquiry

Answer 16

research design

Question 17

This worldview is sometimes called the scientific method, or
doing science research.

Answer 17

The Postpositivist Worldview

Question 18

The goal of the research is to rely as much as possible on the participants’ views of the situation being studied.

Answer 18

The Constructivist Worldview

Question 19

There is no uniform body of literature characterizing this worldview

Answer 19

The Transformative Worldview

Question 20

There is a concern with applications—what works—and solutions to
problems (Patton, 1990).

Answer 20

The Pragmatic Worldview