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Exploratory research typically starts with research questions; explanatory research typically starts ...
Exploratory research typically starts with research questions; explanatory research typically starts ...
Exploratory research typically starts with research questions; explanatory research typically starts with hypotheses.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ftariq92   60   1 Reply
6 years ago
A hypothesis is a testable relationship between how two variables are related.
A hypothesis is a testable relationship between how two variables are related.
A hypothesis is a testable relationship between how two variables are related.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Gaggu   50   2 Replies
6 years ago
Until recently, all research was considered to be value free.
Until recently, all research was considered to be value free.
Until recently, all research was considered to be value free.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ashleyhen6753   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
It is essential that researchers be value free in order to conduct credible research.
It is essential that researchers be value free in order to conduct credible research.
It is essential that researchers be value free in order to conduct credible research.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
madisoncole0416   30   1 Reply
6 years ago
Personal interest in a topic is often a very good basis for investment of time and energy in ...
Personal interest in a topic is often a very good basis for investment of time and energy in ...
Personal interest in a topic is often a very good basis for investment of time and energy in research.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
zojbhiasbdf   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
Most current research is based primarily on personal interest alone.
Most current research is based primarily on personal interest alone.
Most current research is based primarily on personal interest alone.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
dadi_06   25   1 Reply
6 years ago
A researchable question is usually one that other researchers have already explored.
A researchable question is usually one that other researchers have already explored.
A researchable question is usually one that other researchers have already explored.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
dadi_06   32   1 Reply
6 years ago
What impact do cell phones have on society? This is an example of a researchable question.
What impact do cell phones have on society? This is an example of a researchable question.
What impact do cell phones have on society? This is an example of a researchable question.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
kaaanaaa2   26   2 Replies
6 years ago
A complete literature review includes reviewing a sample of readily available research.
A complete literature review includes reviewing a sample of readily available research.
A complete literature review includes reviewing a sample of readily available research.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
nlebeau   24   1 Reply
6 years ago
Peer-reviewed journals include articles that have been evaluated by content experts before ...
Peer-reviewed journals include articles that have been evaluated by content experts before ...
Peer-reviewed journals include articles that have been evaluated by content experts before publication.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Tmi32   58   1 Reply
6 years ago
Keywords are terms and concepts of interest; they are helpful when finding sources for a literature ...
Keywords are terms and concepts of interest; they are helpful when finding sources for a literature ...
Keywords are terms and concepts of interest; they are helpful when finding sources for a literature review.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
asteriskek   46   1 Reply
6 years ago
A review of existing research helps to put current research into context.
A review of existing research helps to put current research into context.
A review of existing research helps to put current research into context.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
shabazz627   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
An abstract is a summary of the research article that includes the major arguments and conclusions. ...
An abstract is a summary of the research article that includes the major arguments and conclusions. ...
An abstract is a summary of the research article that includes the major arguments and conclusions.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
multimaan   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
A datakeeper can help researchers either gain access or permission to do a study; they can also deny ...
A datakeeper can help researchers either gain access or permission to do a study; they can also deny ...
A datakeeper can help researchers either gain access or permission to do a study; they can also deny the researcher access or permission as well.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
thereallg   58   2 Replies
thereallg
6 years ago
Research typically has higher research costs than time expenditures.
Research typically has higher research costs than time expenditures.
Research typically has higher research costs than time expenditures.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Tmi32   39   1 Reply
6 years ago
Sampling is a way to learn about by obtaining information from of a larger population.
Sampling is a way to learn about by obtaining information from of a larger population.
Sampling is a way to learn about by obtaining information from of a larger population.
 
  a. a larger population; the entire membership
  b. a larger population ; a subset
  c. a subset of a population; the entire membership
hiba4ever   28   1 Reply
6 years ago
A consists of a group of elements from which a researcher samples and generalizes.
A consists of a group of elements from which a researcher samples and generalizes.
A consists of a group of elements from which a researcher samples and generalizes.
 
  a. probability sample
  b. target
  c. sampling frame
  d. population
  e. unit of analysis
Nurselady   30   1 Reply
6 years ago
If we were interested in understanding the relationship between level of education and lifetime ...
If we were interested in understanding the relationship between level of education and lifetime ...
If we were interested in understanding the relationship between level of education and lifetime earnings, what elements would you sample?
 
  a. individuals
  b. schools
  c. cities and towns
  d. occupational choice
 
Dmal5776   29   1 Reply
6 years ago
A sample is (Multiple Choice)
A sample is (Multiple Choice)
A sample is
 
  a. a subset of a population.
  b. the group of elements from which a researcher samples.
  c. a summary of variable characteristics in a population.
  d. a summary of a variable in a sample.
  e. none of
ANKUR   34   1 Reply
6 years ago
Members of a population, which are included in a sample, are referred to as
Members of a population, which are included in a sample, are referred to as
Members of a population, which are included in a sample, are referred to as
 
  a. sampling units.
  b. elements.
  c. units of analysis.
  d. both elements and units of analysis.
  e. none of these
multimaan   44   2 Replies
6 years ago
In a probability sample, every element in the population has a(n) chance of being included in the ...
In a probability sample, every element in the population has a(n) chance of being included in the ...
In a probability sample, every element in the population has a(n) chance of being included in the sample.
 
  a. equal
  b. different
  c. weighted
  d. unknowable
  e. none of these
zojbhiasbdf   42   1 Reply
6 years ago
Instances where all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected are known as ...
Instances where all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected are known as ...
Instances where all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected are known as
 
  a. simple random samples.
  b. probability samples.
  c. stratified samples.
  d. statistical samples.
  e. percentag
Tmi32   48   1 Reply
6 years ago
The local television station conducted a study of TV viewers in the local TV station's viewing ...
The local television station conducted a study of TV viewers in the local TV station's viewing ...
The local television station conducted a study of TV viewers in the local TV station's viewing region. A list of all residential customers who subscribed to cable TV was obtained from the cable company. The list had 20,000 households as subscribers.
collinrulez   83   1 Reply
6 years ago
The focal research by Keeter, Dimock, and Christian discusses the issue of increasing cell phone use ...
The focal research by Keeter, Dimock, and Christian discusses the issue of increasing cell phone use ...
The focal research by Keeter, Dimock, and Christian discusses the issue of increasing cell phone use and decreasing land line use. This affects sampling how?
 
  a. It does not affect sampling in any way.
  b. It has an effect on samp
SamSjf   38   1 Reply
6 years ago
What was the effect of sampling frames as shown in the focal research by Keeter, Dimock, and ...
What was the effect of sampling frames as shown in the focal research by Keeter, Dimock, and ...
What was the effect of sampling frames as shown in the focal research by Keeter, Dimock, and Christian?
 
  a. there was no difference in results by surveys completed by land line users and surveys completed by land line and cell phone use
myahwatsonnnnn   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
A biased sample means (Multiple Choice)
A biased sample means (Multiple Choice)
A biased sample means
 
  a. it is a prejudiced sample.
  b. it is a sample that is not representative of the population from which it is drawn.
  c. that there is limited generalizability of results.
  d. that it is both a
kdiddy   82   2 Replies
6 years ago
An unrepresentative sample is referred to as a
An unrepresentative sample is referred to as a
An unrepresentative sample is referred to as a
 
  a. framed sample.
  b. generalized sample.
  c. biased sample.
  d. coverage error.
  e. sampling error.
ziizii   54   1 Reply
6 years ago
The main reason that samples fail to accurately represent the population of interest is because ...
The main reason that samples fail to accurately represent the population of interest is because ...
The main reason that samples fail to accurately represent the population of interest is because
 
  a. the population is not homogeneous.
  b. there is sampling error.
  c. the wrong sampling technique was used.
  d. the sam
Ftariq92   38   1 Reply
6 years ago
A parameter refers to a characteristic while a statistic refers to characteristics from a ...
A parameter refers to a characteristic while a statistic refers to characteristics from a ...
A parameter refers to a characteristic while a statistic refers to characteristics from a _________________.
 
  a. sample; population.
  b. probability; nonprobability sample.
  c. sampling error; population error.
  d. pop
kesgirl   22   1 Reply
6 years ago
Nonresponse errors are (Multiple Choice)
Nonresponse errors are (Multiple Choice)
Nonresponse errors are
 
  a. found only in nonprobability samples.
  b. found only in probability samples.
  c. found in both probability and nonprobability samples.
  d. not problematic.
  e. none of these.
captain lala   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
The larger the size of the samples taken from the population, the more likely that
The larger the size of the samples taken from the population, the more likely that
The larger the size of the samples taken from the population, the more likely that
 
  a. the statistic will be an accurate estimation of the population parameter.
  b. we will obtain identitical statistics and parameters.
  c. w
ashleyhen6753   30   1 Reply
6 years ago
Many phone numbers are not listed in telephone books. How do surveyors combat this issue?
Many phone numbers are not listed in telephone books. How do surveyors combat this issue?
Many phone numbers are not listed in telephone books. How do surveyors combat this issue?
 
  a. Surveyors call cell phones.
  b. Surveyors call listed numbers and triangulate with another method such as face to face interviews.
kdiddy   37   2 Replies
6 years ago
As a surveyor, you call households on your call list and 10 never answered the call. What kind of ...
As a surveyor, you call households on your call list and 10 never answered the call. What kind of ...
As a surveyor, you call households on your call list and 10 never answered the call. What kind of error have you encountered?
 
  a. coverage error
  b. sample error
  c. measurement error
  d. nonrespondent error
  e.
kdiddy   61   1 Reply
6 years ago
When two samples are drawn from the same population, there may occur , when the sample statistics ...
When two samples are drawn from the same population, there may occur , when the sample statistics ...
When two samples are drawn from the same population, there may occur , when the sample statistics differ.
 
  a. coverage error
  b. statistical bias
  c. dual error
  d. sampling variability
  e. generalizability
shabazz627   59   1 Reply
6 years ago
If a series of samples are drawn from a population, it is likely that they will fall along a normal ...
If a series of samples are drawn from a population, it is likely that they will fall along a normal ...
If a series of samples are drawn from a population, it is likely that they will fall along a normal distribution and reflect
 
  a. a nonprobability sample.
  b. a population parameter.
  c. a variable distribution.
  d. sam
fjna   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
The sampling distribution of any statistic tends to hover around the population parameter, ...
The sampling distribution of any statistic tends to hover around the population parameter, ...
The sampling distribution of any statistic tends to hover around the population parameter, especially as the number of samples gets
 
  a. heterogeneous.
  b. very large.
  c. biased.
  d. homogeneous.
  e. small.
joxley3   29   1 Reply
6 years ago
Systematic random sampling has the advantage of
Systematic random sampling has the advantage of
Systematic random sampling has the advantage of
 
  a. being easy to do.
  b. being more accurate than simple random sampling.
  c. overcoming any consistent bias in the ordering of the population.
  d. being less expensive
zojbhiasbdf   22   1 Reply
6 years ago
You want to draw a sample of the employees at a large university ensuring that in your sample you ...
You want to draw a sample of the employees at a large university ensuring that in your sample you ...
You want to draw a sample of the employees at a large university ensuring that in your sample you have people represented from all personnel categories: administrators, faculty, secretarial staff, cleaning staff, mail room staff, technicians, student
nathanwhite2016   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
To improve the representativeness of samples, one can use a technique where randomization is used at ...
To improve the representativeness of samples, one can use a technique where randomization is used at ...
To improve the representativeness of samples, one can use a technique where randomization is used at several points. Sampling methodologies that use this technique include
 
  a. cluster.
  b. multistage.
  c. stratified.
 
kailaluczynski   20   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which type of probability sampling procedure involves randomly selecting clusters from a population ...
Which type of probability sampling procedure involves randomly selecting clusters from a population ...
Which type of probability sampling procedure involves randomly selecting clusters from a population then randomly selecting elements from each of the clusters?
 
  a. cluster sample
  b. multi-stage sample
  c. quota sample
JaySanz   34   1 Reply
6 years ago
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