RESEARCH 4

1. One of the characteristics of a deductive research is that it is: *

a. Exploratory
b. Starts from “bottom-up”
c. Starts with empirical data from which the researcher builds a theory
d. Confirmatory
2. Inductive reasoning is the ability of the researcher to build up relevant
information which is typically considered as *
a. Confirmatory
b. Verifiable
c. Exploratory
d. Exploitative
3. The models of a qualitative research project start from: *
a. Research method
b. Philosophical assumptions
c. Written record
d. Data analysis approach
4. The three philosophical perspectives or paradigms that are used in a lot of
qualitative research are positivist, interpretive and *
a. Empirical
b. Statistical
c. Critical
d. Radical
5. The qualitative data collection techniques include the following except: *
a. Preparation of data driven information
b. Conducting interviews
c. Fieldwork through observation
d. Using documents
6. Research method include the following: *
 a. Interviews
b. Action research
c. Case studies
d. both b and c
7. It has been described as the natural science model of social research.
Researchers typically formulate propositions in terms of independent variables,
dependent variables, and the relationships between them: *
a. Positivist research
b. Critical research
c. Analytical research
d. Interpretive research
8. This assumes that access to reality (given or socially constructed) is only through
social constructions such as language, consciousness, shared meanings, and
instruments. *
a. Positivist research
b. Critical research
c. Analytical research
d. Interpretive research
9. First statement: Experience is taken to be objective, testable, and independent of
theoretical explanation is an example of positivism. Second statement: The
language of science can be exact, formalizable, and literal is an example of
critical perspective. *
a. First statement is true, second statement is false
b. Second statement is true, first statement is false
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
10. This assumes that social reality is historically constituted and that it is produced
and reproduced by people. *
a. Positivism
b. Critical
c. Empirical
d. Interpretivism