Question 1

Which one of the following statements about the importance of a research problem being studied is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   A research problem is important if its importance is explained well in the research report.
B)   A research problem is important if the study is conducted in a scientifically rigorous way.
C)   A methodologically weak study can make an important contribution if the problem is important.
D)   A methodologically strong study makes an important contribution even if the research problem is trivial.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 2

All of the following statements about research reports are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   By introducing new variables or improved methods, a research report can extend the knowledge about an issue.
B)   If the findings provide insights for theory testing or development, the study is especially helpful.
C)   Even seriously flawed studies can inspire other research.
D)   Flawed research cannot help in decision making.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

When it comes to the organization of a research report, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   The report should be organized around the research questions and hypotheses.
B)   The report should have a single author writing it.
C)   The report should have a logical flow from section to section.
D)   Poorly organized reports rarely make a contribution to the knowledge base.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above B

Question 4

The following are some examples of important ways that researchers can reflect on their methodological decisions in the research report, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Why were previous studies conducted such a long time ago?
B)   Why was the sample selected the way it was?
C)   Why was the specific measure of the dependent variable selected?
D)   What are some alternative explanations for the obtained results?E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Exam 15: Putting It All Together

Which one of the following statements about the importance of a research problem being studied is correct?

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C

All of the following statements about research reports are true, EXCEPT:

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When it comes to the organization of a research report, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

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B

The following are some examples of important ways that researchers can reflect on their methodological decisions in the research report, EXCEPT:

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A

Exam 15: Putting It All Together

Which one of the following statements about the importance of a research problem being studied is correct?

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All of the following statements about research reports are true, EXCEPT:

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When it comes to the organization of a research report, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

Correct AnswerverifiedB

The following are some examples of important ways that researchers can reflect on their methodological decisions in the research report, EXCEPT:

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C

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B

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A