Quiz 1 Flashcards
Obtaining valid information through the research process is dependent upon:
Incorporating a balance of inductive and deductive reasoning
Using trial and error as the primary means of obtaining primary data.
Relying on anecdotal information to interpret the results of a study.
Basing a study’s conclusions on outliers.
Incorporating a balance of inductive and deductive reasoning
When focused on the measurement aspect of the research process:
The foundation for the research hypotheses are established.
The reliability of the measurement tools is considered.
Statistical procedures are performed.
Internal validity of the study is addressed.
The reliability of the measurement tools is considered.
Which of the following is considered an important quality for the scientist?
Skepticism.
All of the options are important qualities.
Objectivity.
Creativity.
All of the options are important qualities.
Which of the following applies to the description of a discrete variable?
It is a variable that can take on an infinite number of possible values.
It is a variable in which there are no gaps in between the values on its’ scale.
It is a variable that is clearly defined from a construct.
It is a variable that is quantified by whole numbers.
It is a variable that is quantified by whole numbers.
The research trinity includes a number of important steps. Which of the following is an important aspect of the design stage?
Establishing the validity of the experiment.
Ensuring data collection methods are reliable.
Evaluating alternatives to the research hypotheses.
Conducting the statistical tests
Establishing the validity of the experiment.
Which of the following statistics can be used when assessing the wages of university students working part-time jobs in Ontario?
The mean
The standard deviation
The median
All of the options can be used.
All of the options can be used.
