Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

TRA REFRESHER > Post Test RESEARCH > Flashcards

Post Test RESEARCH Flashcards

1
Q
  1. _______research is based on the measurement of quantity
    or amount.
    A. Qualitative
    B. Descriptive
    C. Quantitative
    D. Numerica
A

C. Quantitative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
  1. _______ as a testable statement of a potential relationship
    between two or more variables.
    A. Research hypothesis
    B. Research experience
    C. Research problem
    D. Research crisis
A

A. Research hypothesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
  1. Blue print of Research work is known as _______
    A. Sampling design
    B. Research design
    C. Research hypotheses
    D. Research approach
A

B. Research design

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q
  1. The longitudinal research approach mainly deal with _____
    A. Horizontal research
    B. Vertical Research
    C. Short-term research
    D. Long-term research
A

D. Long-term research

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
  1. What is a cross-sectional design?
    A. A comparison of two or more variables
    longitudinally
    B. A design that is devised when the researcher is in a
    bad mood.
    C. The collection of data from more than one case at
    one moment in time.
    D. Research into one particular section of society, e.g.
    the middle classes.
A

C. The collection of data from more than one case at
one moment in time.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Situation: Lemuel is a senior nursing student who is
formulating a study on the Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on
students’ psychological well-being.
6. The following are identified limitations of the study except:
A. The researcher is only given three months to finish
the study
B. Data collection methods has some missing
elements
C. The study has financial constraints
D. The researcher is given wide access to conduct
literature review.

A

D. The researcher is given wide access to conduct
literature review.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q
  1. In the same study, COVID-19 is defined as an illness caused
    by a novel coronavirus now called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Most infected people will develop mild
    to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization. This
    type of definition is termed as:
    A. Operational definition
    B. Conceptual definition
    C. Theoretical definition
    D. Constructive definition
A

B. Conceptual definition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q
  1. Lemuel’s study mentioned that COVID-19 lockdowns can
    significantly decrease students’ psychological well-being, this
    part of the study is called?
    A. Hypothesis
    B. Abstract
    C. Research question
    D. Significance of the study
A

A. Hypothesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  1. In the same study, the independent variable is?
    A. COVID-19
    B. COVID- 19 lockdowns
    C. Students
    D. Psychological well-being
A

B. COVID- 19 lockdowns

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q
  1. Based on the study, “Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on
    students’ psychological well-being,” which of the following is
    the dependent variable?
    A. COVID-19
    B. COVID- 19 lockdowns
    C. Students
    D. Psychological well-being
A

D. Psychological well-being

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q
  1. “Internal validity” refers to:
    A. Whether or not there is really a causal relationship
    between two variables.
    B. Whether or not the findings are relevant to the
    researchers’ everyday lives.
    C. The extent to which the researcher believes that
    this was a worthwhile project.
    D. How accurately the measurements represent
    underlying concepts.
A

A. Whether or not there is really a causal relationship
between two variables.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q
  1. The term ‘external validity’ is concerned with:
    A. The question of whether the results of a study can
    be generalized beyond the specific research context.
    B. Whether the research question is judged to be a
    good research question by those outside the study.
    C. The question of whether or not social scientific
    findings are applicable to people’s every day, natural
    social settings.
    D. An ambiguous concept whose meaning depends on
    how it is defined
A

A. The question of whether the results of a study can
be generalized beyond the specific research context.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q
  1. If a study is “reliable”, this means that:
    A. The methods are outlined in the methods
    discussion clearly enough for the research to be
    replicated.
    B. The measures devised for concepts are stable on
    different occasions.
    C. The findings can be generalized to other social
    phenomena
    D. It was conducted by a reputable researcher who
    can be trusted.
A

B. The measures devised for concepts are stable on
different occasions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q
  1. Why is it important to have well formulated research
    questions?
    A. It gives greater clarity to the research process and
    what you wish to research.
    B. It leads to more focused research.
    C. It provides more structure to my work.
    D. All of the above.
A

D. All of the above.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q
  1. Random sampling is also called as:
    A. Probability sampling
    B. Prospect sampling
    C. Availability sampling
    D. Probation sampling
A

A. Probability sampling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q
  1. A research problem is feasible only when
    A. It has utility and relevance
    B. It is new and adds something to knowledge
    C. It is researchable
    D. All of the above
A

D. All of the above

17
Q
  1. Which one is called non-probability sampling?
    A. Quota sampling
    B. Cluster sampling
    C. Systematic sampling
    D. Stratified random sampling
A

A. Quota sampling

18
Q
  1. Determining the sample interval (represented by k),
    randomly selecting a number between 1 and k, and including
    each kth element in your sample are the steps for which form
    of sampling?
    A. Cluster sampling
    B. Stratified random sampling
    C. Simple random sampling
    D. Systematic sampling
A

D. Systematic sampling

19
Q
  1. In which of the following non-random sampling techniques
    does the researcher ask the participants to identify other
    potential research participants?
    A. Quota
    B. Purposive
    C. Snowball
    D. Convenience
A

C. Snowball

20
Q
  1. Interviewing customers as they exit the grocery store is
    what type of sampling?
    A. Quota
    B. Purposive
    C. Snowball
    D. Convenience
A

D. Convenience

21
Q
  1. In an experimental study looking at classical music
    exposure and reading ability in children, which of the following
    is the independent variable?
    A. Classical music
    B. Books
    C. Classical music exposure
    D. Reading ability of children
A

C. Classical music exposure

22
Q
  1. You design a study to test whether changes in exam room
    temperature have an effect on PNLE scores. Which is the
    dependent variable?
    A. Exam room temperature
    B. PNLE
    C. Exam room
    D. PNLE Scores
A

D. PNLE Scores

23
Q
  1. In the following set of data, which of the following is the
    mean? 65 55 89 23 35 14 56 55
    A. 49
    B. 56
    C. 65.33
    D. 43.56
A

A. 49

24
Q
  1. In the following set of data, which of the following is the
    median? 65 55 89 23 35 14 56 55
    A. 35
    B. 14
    C. 55
    D. 29
A

C. 55

25
Q
  1. In the following set of data, which of the following is the
    mode? 65 55 89 23 35 14 56 55
    A. 65
    B. 55
    C. 89
    D. 56
A

B. 55

26
Q
  1. In the four levels of measurement, the sequence of
    variables is established except?
    A. Nominal
    B. Ordinal
    C. Interval
    D. Ratio
A

A. Nominal

27
Q
  1. Height and weight are examples of what level of
    measurement?
    A. Nominal
    B. Ordinal
    C. Interval
    D. Ratio
A

D. Ratio

28
Q
  1. ______ is a qualitative research approach that involves
    observing variables in their natural environments or habitats in
    order to arrive at objective research outcomes
    A. Phenomenological research
    B. Ethnographical research
    C. Grounded theory
    D. Pre-experimental research
A

B. Ethnographical research

29
Q
  1. Thomas is exploring whether gender has an effect on
    spatial rotational skills. Because he cannot randomly assign his
    participant, Thomas is pursuing:
    A. An experiment
    B. A priming experiment
    C. A quasi-experiment
    D. A confounding experiment
A

C. A quasi-experiment

30
Q
  1. Sample selection bias is a threat to internal validity that
    occurs when:
    A. One group is exposed to a sudden change outside
    the scope of the study.
    B. The groups in which individuals are assigned are
    not random.
    C. The treatment and control groups influence each
    other in some way.
    D. Participants are tested repeatedly on the same
    material.
A

B. The groups in which individuals are assigned are
not random.

TRA REFRESHER (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions