Q. What does ‘sampling cases’ mean? Sampling using a sampling frame Identifying people who are suitable for research Literally, the researcher’s brief-case Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc Answer: Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc.
Q. Which of the following is not a type of research question? A hypothesis Predicting an outcome Evaluating a phenomenon Developing good practice Answer: A hypothesis
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Q. A deductive theory is one that Allows theory to emerge out of the data Involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis Allows for findings to feed back into the stock of knowledge Uses qualitative methods whenever possible Answer: Involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis
Q. We review the relevant literature to know: What is already known about the topic What concepts and theories have been applied to the topic Who are the key contributors to the topic All of the above Answer: All of the above
Q. Which comes first, theory or research? Theory, because otherwise you are working in the dark Research, because that’s the only way you can develop a theory It depends on your point of view The question is meaningless, because you can’t have one without the other Answer: It depends on your point of view
Q. Bibliography given in a research report Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from another angle Shows the vast knowledge of the researcher Makes the report authentic None of the above Answer: Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from another angle
