9/9/22, 12:05 PM Research Methods Continuous Assessment Test 1

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Question 1
 Examples of research limitations include  ______.
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2.00 Select one or more:
 a. the researcher’s poor analysis skills

b. the study’s coverage of possible contributory factors

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c. the researcher's poor choice of the population of
interest
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d. the sampling technique used
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 Question 2
Which of the following corresponds to the characteristics of
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research?

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Select one or more:
a. Research is not a process

b. Research is systematic

c. Research is problem-oriented

d. Research is based on empirical evidence

Question 3
The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be
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generalized to other situations?

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Select one:
a. Experimental Research

b. Descriptive Research

c. Casual Comparative Research

d. Historical Research

Question 4
A research problem is feasible only when
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3.00 Select one or more:
a. It is new and adds something to knowledge

b. It has utility and relevance

c. It is researchable

d. It is easy to read

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Question 5
Preliminary analysis through descriptive summaries can be
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used to portray frequency of responses for each of the key
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study variables through tables of visual charts.
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 Select one:
True
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False

 Question 6 Give the major differences between Probability Sampling and

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Probability
Each member of the population has an unknown non-
 Sampling

Non-
 probability Members are selected from the population in some no
Sampling

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Question 7
Parametric statistical techniques underscore stringent
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assumptions regarding the distribution of data for the
population under study.
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Select one:
True

False

Question 8
Statements or predictions that are tested by collecting and
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analyzing objective evidence are called:
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Select one:
a. indicators

b. premises

c. assumptions

d. hypotheses

Question 9
Parametric statistical techniques are best used to analyse
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categorical data.
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Select one:
True

False

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Question 10
In order to pursue the research, which of the following is priorly
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required?
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Select one:
 a. Developing a research design

b. Formulating a research question

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c. Formulating a research hypothesis
 d. Deciding about the data analysis procedure

Question 11
 The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to
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_________
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 Select one:
a. Introduce new variables
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b. Confirm triangulation

 c. Eliminate spurious relations

d. Improve data interpretation

Question 12
All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make
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it fair are called ..............................
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Select one:
a. dependent variables

b. independent variables

c. controlled experiments

d. controlled variables or constants

Question 13 The following are advantages of cross-sectional studies, except

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Select one or more:
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a. Can study several outcomes at one time
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b. Can
study only one outcome at one time

c. Researcher has no control over selection of subjects or

measurements

d. Researcher has control over measurements

Question 14
How do you judge the depth of any research?
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answered

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1.00 Select one:
a. By total expenditure on research

b. By research title

c. By research duration

d. By research objectives

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Question 15
Which of the following is not a method of Research?
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 1.00 Select one:
a. Historical
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b. Survey

 c. Observation

d. Philosophical
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Question 16 Describe the four types of probability sampling 
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Systematic
Marked out of Sampling Researcher selects every nth element from sampling f
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Stratified
Sampling Researcher creates subgroups then randomly selects
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Cluster
 Sampling Researcher randomly selects clusters then randomly s

Random
 Researcher randomly selects elements from sampling
Sampling

Question 17 The diagram below shows the 8 stages in the research process,
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2 Reviewing literature

3 Setting research questions, objectives, and hypotheses.

5 Choosing the study design.

1 Identifying the problem.

8 Writing the report.

7 Processing and analyzing data.

4 Deciding on the sample design.

6 Collecting data

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Question 18
Criteria that can be used to assess the best statistical
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technique to employ for examining a phenomenon and testing
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hypothesis include (please select the answer that DOES NOT
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apply) ______. 

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Select one:
 a. techniques the researcher prefers to use

b. the number of variables to be analysed

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c. the purpose of the analysis
 d. the type of variables

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Question 19
 What are those conditions where a research problem is not
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viable?
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Select one:

 a. It contains dependent and independent variables

b. It can be researched
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c. It is new and adds something to knowledge

d.  It has utility and relevance

Question 20 Describe the uses of the different types of statistical analyses in

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Regression
Analysis Used to assess the relationship between variables and
(RA)

Analysis of
Variance Used to compare means of two sets of data, i.e. assess
(ANOVA)

Correlation
Analysis
Used to determine relationship between two variables
(CA)

t-test Used to compare means of two sets of data, i.e. assess

Question 21
Authenticity of a research finding is its
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answered

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a. Validity

b. Objectivity

c. Originality

d. All of the above

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Question 22
A quantitative approach is usually
associated with finding
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evidence to either support or reject hypotheses you
have
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formulated at the earlier stages of your research process
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and normally involves the use of statistics.

 Select one:
True
 False

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Question 23
 In science, an educated guess is called a/an
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answered

 Marked out of
1.00 Select one:
 a. hypothesis

b. question
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c. conclusion
 d. observation

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Question 24
The first step for a researcher after finishing data collection is to
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start hypothesis testing procedures.

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Select one:
True

False

Question 25
Descriptive statistics are mathematical techniques which are
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used make inferences about the population of interest based
on data collected from a representative sample.
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Select one:
True

False

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Question 26
(a) Define the term “Review of Literature” 
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answered (b) State any four objectives of review of literature
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a. it gives an overview of current knowledge on a specific topic,
 allowing the researcher to identify relevant theories, methods
and gaps in the existing research.

b. i. provides an interpretation of existing literature in the light

of recent development in this field to determine the coherence
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of knowledge of the relevance of existing material.

 ii. it at least a dialate of cantradiction between different ideas

within the discipline to produce facts.

iii. the first research gap examined is further researched to

 identify the latest facts from theories to add value to the
discipline.

iv. shows the current research position in the schemer of a

 particular subject area.

c. to understand the existing research and arguments relavant

to a specific topic, and to present the knowledge in the form of
a written report.

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Question 27 Qualitative research is used to:

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Select one or more:
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Predict outcomes

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b.
 Understand the research problem

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Quantify
the effect of a cause
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d.
 Create foundation for theory

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Question 28
A sample should be as small
  as necessary, and as large
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  as possible.
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interesting

large small precise

Question 29
Statistics is concerned with:
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Select one or more:
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b. the analysis of data, which often leads to the drawing of

conclusions.

c. the formulation of the research questions

d. the description of the data

Question 30
Different data types command the use of similar analysis
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techniques, whereby statistical methods for analysing
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categorical data can also be used for continuous data.
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Select one:
True

False

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Question 31
Applied research can be understood as ___________
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a. A kind of research being carried out for enjoyment
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b. A longitudinal research

 c. A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific

problem
 d. A kind of research being carried out to understand a
specific phenomena
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 Question 32
Independent t-tests compares data about (please select the
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ONE answer that applies) ______.

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Select one:
a. two distinct groups of different (independent) samples
 b. three distinct groups of different (independent)
samples
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c. multiple distinct groups of different (independent)
samples

d. two groups of dependent samples

Question 33 The following are disadvantages of cross-sectional studies

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Select one or more:
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a. ideal for rare conditions
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b. cannot determine causality

c. Susceptible to bias

d. Cannot establish temporal sequence of events

e. Can yield incidence or true relative risk

Question 34
In using any non-parametric statistical tools, assumptions
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must be checked first to ensure they are not violated.
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Select one:
True

False

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Question 35 Industrialization is ......................

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Select one or more:
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 a. the process by which an economy is transformed from
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one based on the manufacturing of goods to on based on
primary production.
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b. the process by which an economy is transformed from
 primary production to one based on the manufacturing of
goods.
 c. the process by which individual manual labor is often
replaced by mechanized mass production, and craftsmen
 are replaced by assembly lines.

d. All of the mentioned

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Question 36
What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method?
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 answered
Select one:
Marked out of
 1.00 a. Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the
results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate
 results.

b. Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis,

analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results.

c. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis,

draw conclusions, analyze results, communicate results.

d. Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test

the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.

Question 37
Which of the following is likely to be of greatest value in
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formulating hypotheses for a scientific investigation?
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Select one:
a. Clear indication of the variables involved

b. A problem statement that is broad in scope

c. A rigorous statistical design

d. A high level of emotional involvement in the research

problem

Question 38
Mixed-method research refers to use of both:
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answered

Marked out of
1.00 Select one:
a. Quantitative and qualitative methods

b. Experimental and correlational methods

c. Group and single subject designs

d. Description and intervention

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Question 39
Which of the following statements is not true
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 1.00 Select one:
a. The term explanatory research implies that the
 research in question is intended to explain, rather than
simply to describe, the phenomena studied. 
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b. Correlational research investigates if the data has an
observable relationship  that can be specified in terms of
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magnitude and/or an increase or decrease

 c. Exploratory research is meant to provide details where a

large amount of information exists.

 d. Descriptive research is used to describe characteristics

of a population or phenomenon being studied, but no
 attempt is made to analyze the effects of variables on the
population or phenomenon.
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 Question 40 What are the uses of Descriptive

Statistics?
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Select one or more:
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a. Helps us to infer or predict outcomes in the population
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b. Helps you to spot errors and anomalies in the data

c. Helps inform which inferential statistics you can use

since those methods depend on the shape of the data

d. Helps you understand the micro- and macro-view of

the data

Question 41
What is the name of the conceptual framework in which the
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answered
research is carried out?

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Select one:
a. Research design

b. Synopsis of Research

c. Research paradigm

d. Research hypothesis

Question 42
Research problem is selected from the standpoint of
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answered

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1.00 Select one:
a. Financial support

b. Social relevance

c. Availability of relevant literature

d. Researcher's interest

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Question 43
Out of 10 hospitals in a municipality, a researcher selects one
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and collects records for a 24 hour period on the types of
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emergencies that were treated there.
Marked out of
 1.00 State which sampling method was used.

 Answer: random sampling

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Question 44
An analytical Study is a fundamental research
strategy to
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answered
identify variables which help to explain why one group of
persons or objects differs from
another.
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1.00

 Select one:
True

False

 Question 45
Which one among the following statements is correct in context
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to research?

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Select one or more:
a. It enhances knowledge.

b. It is an intellectual inquiry or quest towards truth

c. Research refers to a series of systematic activity or

activities undertaken to find out the solution to a problem.

d. It is a systematic, logical and unbiased process wherein

verification of hypotheses, data analysis, interpretation and
formation of principles can be done.

Question 46
If some of the research questions were not answered or some
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research objectives could not be achieved, then the final report
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must explain and reflect on the reasons why this is the case.
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Select one:
True

False

Question 47
Which of the following are the major characteristics of
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answered
research?

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Select one or more:
a. Systematic - follows orderly and sequential procedure.

b. Employs hypothesis which guides the investigation

process

c. Based on empirical evidence - based on observations

and experimentation on theories/decisions are based on
data (observation).

d. Always directed towards solution of a problem/ Involves

the quest for answers to unsolved problems.

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Question 48
Quantitative research is used to:

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answered

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Select one or more:
a. Test a hypothesis or theory
 b.
Identify a cause and quantify the effect of a cause
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c. Predict outcomes
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d.
 Create foundation for theory

 Question 49 Skewness is a measure of the asymmetry of a distribution.

Not yet Describe the types of distribution shown in the figure below

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C Negative skew

A Normal distribution

B Positive skew

Question 50
A study was done to determine the age, number of times per
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week, and the duration (amount of time) of residents using the
internet in Mount Pleasant. The first house in the neighborhood
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around University of Zimbabwe campus was selected
randomly, and then the resident of every eighth house in the
neighborhood around the campus was interviewed.
The sampling method was

Select one:
a. systematic

b. simple random

c. stratified

d. cluster

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Question 51
Keeping an envisioned original contribution to knowledge in
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mind, the research report in appearance and content should
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highlight the outcomes and link back to objectives.
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 Select one:
True

False

 Question 52
A researcher should explore the characteristics of the data and
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answered
the examined variables to summarise the data once data is
 clean and ready for investigation.
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
Select one:
 True

 False

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Question 53
A good structure outlining an effective research report starts
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with the ‘Analysis and Results’ section.
answered

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Select one:
True

False

Question 54
Research and Development (R & D) become the index of
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development of the country. Which of the following reasons are
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true with regards to this statement?
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Select one or more:

a. R & D targets human development

b. R & D reflects the actual economic and social

conditions being prevailed in the country

c. R & D does not affect the GDP of a country

d. R & D can enhance people's standard of living in the

country

Question 55
Good researchers should aim for a perfect research, with no
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answered
limitations or restrictions.

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Select one:
True

False

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Question 56
(a)   Giving examples where necessary, briefly
describe the
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steps involved in hypothesis testing.       [5]   
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       A report indicated
that in 2020 residents in Harare paid
 10.00 an average of $3,302 per month on
electricity charges. An
investigator hypothesizes that in 2021 expenditures
have
 decreased mainly due to the use of renewable energy by many
residents. To
test the hypothesis, a sample of 100 residents are
 selected and their
expenditures on electricity in 2021 are
measured. The sample data are
summarized as follows: n
=100, 
  = $3,190 and s =
$890. Is there statistical evidence of a
reduction in expenditures on electricity
in 2021? Is the sample
 mean of $3,190 evidence of a true reduction in the mean
or is it
within chance fluctuation?       [5]

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forms. An investigator might believe that the parameter has

increased, decreased or changed. For example, an
investigator might hypothesize:

1. H1: μ > μ0, where μ0 is the comparator or null value (e.g., μ0

 =191 in our example about weight in2006 and an increase is
hypothesized - this type of test is called an upper-tailed test;
 2. H1: μ < μ0, where a decrease is hypothesized and this is
called a lower-tailed test; or

 3. H1: μ ≠ μ0, where a difference is hypothesized and this is

called a two-tailed test.

 Step 2

Select the appropriate test statistic.

The test statistic is a single number that summarizes the

 sample information. An example

of a test statistic is the Z statistic computed as follows:

 When the sample size is small, we will use t statistics (just as

we did when constructing

 confidence intervals for small samples). As we present each

scenario, alternative test

 statistics are provided along with conditions for their

appropriate use.

Step 3

Set up decision rule.

The decision rule is a statement that tells under what

circumstances to reject the null

hypothesis. The decision rule is based on specific values of

the test statistic (e.g., reject H0 if

Z > 1.645). The decision rule for a specific test depends on 3

factors: the research or

alternative hypothesis, the test statistic and the level of

significance. Each is discussed
below.

1. The decision rule depends on whether an upper-tailed,

lower-tailed, or two-tailed test

is proposed. In an upper-tailed test the decision rule has

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Question 57
How can we enhance the research objective?
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answered

Marked out of
 2.00 Select one or more:
a.

 By making it more valid

b. By making it more impartial


c. By making it easier
 d. By making it less reliable

Question 58
 Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in
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modern society?
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 Select one or more:
a. To keep researchers busy

b. To keep pace with the advancement in knowledge

 c. To learn new things

d. To systematically examine and critically analyze the

investigations/sources with the objective

Question 59
Reporting research is about presenting the research journey
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answered
through clear and evidence-based arguments of design,
process and outcomes, not just describing it.
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Select one:
True

False

Question 60
An experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a
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comparison of a control group and an experimental group is
answered
_________.
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Select one:
a. a theory

b. a dependent variable

c. a controlled experiment

d. an independent variable

Question 61 The purpose of sampling in

qualitative research is to draw
Not yet inferences about the
group from which you have selected the
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sample

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Select one:
True

False

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Question 62
Generalizing research findings from a sample to the population
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is most likely to be justifiable when:
answered

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Select one:
a. cluster sampling is used in a large, heterogeneous
 population

b. the null hypothesis is confirmed, regardless of the

 sampling procedures used

c. a large random sample is used

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d. a small systematic sample is used


 Question 63
State which sampling method was used.
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 answered

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

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The subscribers to a journal are numbered.
Then a sample of these people is selected
 Random
using random numbers. 

Every 10th bottle of Coca Cola is selected,

and the amount of liquid in the bottle is
measured. The purpose is to see if the
machines that fill the bottles are working SYSTEMATIC

properly. 

Out of 10 universities in the country, a

researcher selects one and collects records
Random
for a 24 month period on the types of
innovations that were produced there. 

A researcher divides a group of

students according to gender, major field,
and low, average, and high marks in
STRATIFIED
exams. Then, she randomly selects six
students from each group to answer
questions in a survey. 

Question 64
Sampling is about ______ a sample from a population.
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answered

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Select one:
a. including

b. subtracting

c. Selecting

d. adding

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Question 65
What is the main aim of interdisciplinary research?
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answered

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 1.00 Select one:
a. To bring out the holistic approach to research

b. To over simplify the problem of research

 c. To reduce the emphasis on a single subject in the

research domain
 d. To create a new trend in research methodology

Question 66
 A researcher is interested in studying the use of online banking
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in an urban area. What tool should s/he prefer for the study?
answered
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 Select one:
a. Schedule

b. Rating Scale

 c. Interview

d. Questionnaire

Question 67
The most important consideration in selecting a sample is that
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the sample be:
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a. made up of a large number of subjects

b. representative of the population

c. selected from the population by means of a table of

random  numbers

d. selected from a large number of individuals or elements

Question 68
One of the important considerations in preliminary analysis is to
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look for patterns in the data and to check if any specific
variable looks extremely erratic.
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True

False

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Question 69
A scientist who wants to study the effects of fertilizer on plants
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sets up an experiment. Plant A gets no fertilizer, Plant B gets 5
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mg. of fertilizer each day, and Plant C gets 10mg. of fertilizer
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each day. Which plant is the control group?


Select one:
 a. Plant B

b. Plant C

c. All of them
 d. Plant A

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Question 70
(a)    (i)     Define the term “research proposal” [2]     
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answered           (ii)    Describe
the key elements of a research proposal. 
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 (b)  (i)      List the different types of reports in the context of
research.        [2]
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         (ii)     Point out the main difference between a
technical
 report and a popular report. [2]

(c)    Describe,
in brief, the layout of a research report, covering
 all relevant points. [8]

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(a) (i) a document written by a researcher that provides a
 detailed description of the

proposed program

(b) (ii)• Title

 The title is the most important part of the paper. It draws

the reader in and tells them

what one is presenting.

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The title should be clear and interesting otherwise the
reader will not continue reading.


Authors’ names and affiliations are on the title page.

• Abstract

The abstract is a summary of the research. It is nearly as

important as the title because
the reader will be able to quickly read through it.

Keep the sentences short and focused.

Avoid acronyms and citations.

• Introduction

Include background information on the subject and

one’s objectives.

• Materials and Methods

Describe the materials used and include the names and

locations of the manufacturers.

Clearly and succinctly explain the methods so that it

can be duplicated.

Criteria for inclusion and exclusion in the study and

statistical analyses should be

included.

• Results

Discuss the findings here.

Be careful to not make definitive statements.

One’s results suggest that something is true or false.

This is true even when the results prove one’s

hypothesis.

• Discussion

Discuss what the results mean in this section.

• Limitations

Discuss any study limitations. Suggest additional

studies.

• Acknowledgments

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Question 71
Which of the following factors should not influence the decision
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when one is selecting a topic or problem for research?
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Select one:
 a. Will the study lead to the development of other
investigations?
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b. Will I be able to prove that my previously held beliefs
are true?
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c. Is the topic or problem amenable to research?
 d. Will solution of the problem advance knowledge in my
field?
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 Question 72 A valid research refers to the degree to which it accurately

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True

 False

Question 73
Parametric statistics permit the analysis of small data samples.
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False

Question 74 Innovation refers to a

new product/method/idea/process, etc
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differs significantly from previous products or processes
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and that has been
made available to potential users (product)
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True

False

Question 75
How does industrialisation affect the economy?
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a. It provides a further stimulus to industrial investment
and  economic growth

b. markets for consumer goods and services of all kinds

tend to expand 

c. industrial workers' incomes rise

d. It stifles industrial investment and economic growth

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Question 76
Non-parametric statistics are less sensitive than parametric
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statistics, whereby they may not detect significant relationships
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or differences when they actually exist.
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 Select one:
True

False

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Question 77
For
the problem below, provide the following:
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answered (i)  Identification
of which statistical test should be used

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hypothesis in words

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hypothesis in the form of an equation

(iv) The
research or alternative non-directional hypothesis in
 words

(v) The research

or alternative non-directional hypothesis in
 the form of an equation

(vi) The obtained

(calculated) statistic

 (vii) the degrees

of freedom (df), 

(viii) the critical t statistic at α

= 0.05 (taken from table 2,
 below), and 

(ix) the decision


In
2018, I used a test in the course Research Methods in which
students, across
many class sections, average about 89. That
 class was taught face-to-face.
Since 2020 all sections of that
class are taught on-line rather than
face-to-face. Recently I
 began using, in my on-line classes, the same test that
I used in
2018 for face-to-face classes. Below are actual scores from one
 on-line
class from that test. Is there any evidence that student
achievement, as
measured by this one test, differs from typical
 student achievement in
face-to-face classes?

Test Scores from

On-line Students

97.67 100.00 93.02

83.72 79.07 95.35

81.40 93.02 81.40

97.67 90.70 86.05

97.67 76.74 93.02

86.05 93.02 95.35

81.40 77.91 86.05

86.05 65.12 88.37

83.72 76.74 74.42

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(i) T-test

(ii)the Ho is equal to th average 89

iii. Ho : u=89

iv. Ha is less than or greater than 89

 v. Ha : u<89 or u>89

vi. df =26

 vii. critical value is +/- 2.38

decision is reject Ho
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Question 78
Which one among the following statement is true in the context
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of the testing of hypotheses?
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 a. It is only the null hypotheses that can be tested.

b. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses can be


tested.

 c. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be

tested.
 d. It is only the alternative hypotheses that can be tested.

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Question 79
 Blunders are errors made in transferring the manual data onto
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software for analysis during data entry or coding.
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 Select one:
True
 False

Question 80
Once a research specifies a study’s limitations, this discredits
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all research efforts exerted in it.
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True

False

Question 81
A descriptive study involves the
systematic collection and
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presentation of data to give a clear picture of a
particular
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situation without drawing conclusion about causality
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True

False

Question 82
A good research study can just focus on its key outcomes
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without highlighting areas for future research.
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False

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Question 83 What are the determinants of Choice of Study Design

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about the problem
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b. Resources available for the study
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c. The preference of the researcher

 d. The type of the problem or research question

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Question 84
What are the advantages of probability sampling:
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 a. It requires intricate expertise and is lengthy.

b. Probability sampling is an easy way of sampling as it

 does not involve a complicated process. It’s quick and saves
time. The time saved can thus be used to analyze the data
 and draw conclusions.

c. The process is both cost and time effective, and a larger

 sample can also be chosen based on numbers assigned to
the samples and then choosing random numbers from the
more significant sample.

d. This method of sampling requires technical knowledge

because of its simplicity. 

Question 85
Researchers should define the ______ of interest for each
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study.
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Select one:
a. variable

b. person

c. population

d. Paradigm

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