Correlational and Qualitative Research MCQs

Correlational and Qualitative Research MCQs

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Correlational research is a method used to examine the relationship between variables and determine the strength and direction of their association. It helps researchers understand the patterns and trends in data and make predictions about the future.

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1: In-depth investigation of topics using techniques such as focus groups, interviews, and case studies; emphasis on nonquantitative assessment is called

A.   Qualitative Research

B.   Nonexperimental Research

C.   Quantitative research

D.   None of above

2: Research in which there is no manipulation of variables or random assignment is called

A.   Qualitative Research

B.   Nonexperimental Research

C.   Quantitative research

D.   None of above

3: Directionality is to limits _____ access to the publication without a paid subscription

A.   Internet users

B.   Mobile users

C.   Data users

D.   All of above

4: Extraneous variable that is associated with both the independent and the dependent variable and undermines the researcher’s ability to pinpoint causality is known as Confounding variable

A.   True

B.   False

5: Statistical approach that assesses the relationship between two variables, typically interval scale is known as

A.   Correlation Analysis

B.   Non Correlation Analysis

C.   Regression Analysis

D.   All of above

6: Estimates the ability of a no between two variables is known as

A.   Correlation Analysis

B.   Non Correlation Analysis

C.   Regression Analysis

D.   All of above

7: In _____ the variable being used to predict the criterion (outcome) is called predictor

A.   Correlation Analysis

B.   Non Correlation Analysis

C.   Regression Analysis

D.   All of above

8: Outcome measure of interest is called criterion

A.   True

B.   False

9: Beta (β) employs a common unit across measures with different units (i.e., it standardizes them) is known as

A.   Standardized Regression Weight

B.   Standardized Regression length

C.   Standardized Regression size

D.   Standardized Regression breadth

10: Coefficient (B) that employs the units associated with the particular measures is known as Unstandardized Regression Coefficient

A.   True

B.   False

11: _____ chi-square that tests the difference between the actual sample and the hypothesized distribution is called Goodness of Fit

A.   One Dimensional

B.   Two Dimensional

C.   Three Dimensional

D.   All of above

12: Statistical test that tests for differences between two or more means is known as

A.   Analysis of Variance

B.   Analysis of standard deviation

C.   Analysis of mean

D.   All of above

13: Tests association between two ranked variables, or between a ranked variable and a measurement variable; equivalent to a correlation but for a nonparametric situation is known as Spearman’s Rank Order (rho)

A.   True

B.   False

14: Tests association between two ranked variables, or between a ranked variable and a measurement variable; equivalent to a correlation but for a nonparametric situation is known as Spearman’s Rank Order (rho)

A.   True

B.   False

15: Research based on existing records that can be evaluated is called

A.   Archival research

B.   Scientific research

C.   Simple research

D.   None of above

16: Leftover physical elements (e.g., trash) in the environment that can be used as sources of data for research is physical traces

A.   True

B.   False

17: Section of your Method in which you describe the “who” of your study is known as ____

A.   Individual

B.   Participant

C.   Groups

D.   None of these

18: Observing participants without taking part in the activities is non participating observation

A.   True

B.   False

19: Qualitative research approach in which questions are asked of an individual; types are unstructured, semistructured, and structured is called

A.   Interviews

B.   Methods

C.   Groups

D.   Case study

20: Form of qualitative research in which people are asked their views on a target issue is focus groups

A.   True

B.   False

21: Form of qualitative research in which people are asked their views on a target issue is called

A.   Positivism

B.   Reflexivity

C.   Case study

D.   Focus group

22: Research approach for in-depth exploration of an event, program, process, or of one or more individuals is called

A.   Positivism

B.   Reflexivity

C.   Case study

D.   Focus group

23: Aspect of qualitative research in which researchers reflect on their experience as part of the research process is called

A.   Positivism

B.   Reflexivity

C.   Case study

D.   Focus group

24: Philosophical approach to science that stresses information gained through the senses (direct experience) is called

A.   Positivism

B.   Reflexivity

C.   Case study

D.   Focus group

25: ____ method is approach to research that typically combines quantitative and qualitative approaches

A.   Single

B.   Mixed

C.   Proper

D.   All of these

26: What people refer to as the scientific method in which hypotheses are formulated that can be tested in a potentially falsifiable manner is hypothetico deductive method

A.   True

B.   False

27: De-identified data in which personally identifying information has been removed; typically involves research with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) data

A.   True

B.   False

28: Observing individuals in their natural settings, without any kind of intervention or manipulation is naturalistic observation

A.   True

B.   False

29: Categories of behavior, usually predetermined, used to guide the recording of observed behavior are behavioral categories.

A.   True

B.   False

30: Behavior coding scheme is approach to observational research in which there is a checklist to code targeted behaviors

A.   True

B.   False

31: Measurement before and after some intervention; can include a control group (preferred) or not is pre post design

A.   True

B.   False

32: Observing in a setting while concealed; a form of passive deception is concealed observer

A.   True

B.   False

33: Spatial record of the behaviors and location of participants in the setting is behaviour map

A.   True

B.   False

34: For a dataset, checking the number of times values appear for a given variable is frequency analysis

A.   True

B.   False

35: Count of the number of times an event or characteristic occurs in a study is called

A.   Frequency

B.   Duration

C.   Observation

D.   All of these

36: In behavioral observation, recording how long a behavior lasts is called

A.   Frequency

B.   Duration

C.   Observation

D.   All of these

37: Calculation of the extent of agreement between raters is inter rater reliability

A.   True

B.   False

38: Degree of agreement between observers, calculated as the number of agreements between observers divided by the number of events observed is percent agreement

A.   True

B.   False

39: Measures the degree of association between variables that are measured on ordinal, interval, or ratio scales is intraclass correlation

A.   True

B.   False

40: Measure of inter-rater agreement with nominal data that includes a correction for guessing and, hence, is superior to a calculation based on percent agreement is cohen's kappa

A.   True

B.   False

41: Approach to observation in which the people being observed are not informed about the purpose of the ______ is called Covert Observation

A.   Observation

B.   Experiment

C.   Results

D.   All of above

42: Study of people and cultures in a systematic manner is called Ethnography

A.   True

B.   False

43: Triangulation is approach to convergent validity in which the researcher gathers multiple sources of information (e.g., from interviews and observations) to see whether there is a consistent pattern

A.   True

B.   False

44: Inductive methodology in which theory emerges out of systematic research (i.e., bottom up) is called

A.   Grounded theory

B.   Non-Grounded theory

C.   Complex theory

D.   None of above

45: Qualitative approach to investigation that emphasizes consciousness and ________ experience is called Phenomenology

A.   Direct

B.   Indirect

C.   Proper

D.   All of a above

46: Approach to learning that frees students and teachers from hierarchical roles is known as Emancipatory Pedagogy.

A.   True

B.   False

A.   Interviewer Effects

B.   Interview Schedule

C.   Structured Interview

D.   Semi Structured Interview

A.   Interviewer Effects

B.   Interview Schedule

C.   Unstructured Interview

D.   Semi Structured Interview

49: Interview that has a plan, but no specifically devised set of questions in an interview schedule; open-ended questions typically used is known as

A.   Interviewer Effects

B.   Interview Schedule

C.   Unstructured Interview

D.   None of above

50: Formal set of questions to be asked in an interview is called

A.   Interviewer Effects

B.   Interview Schedule

C.   Unstructured Interview

D.   None of above