STA630 QUIZ # 1

Rationalism is the application of:
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Research solution

Logic and arguments

Reasoning

Previous findings

The most critical areas of an article to read is;
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Results section

Introduction

Abstract

Limitations

Which one of the following tasks is NOT accomplished by theoretical framework?
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Elaborate the relationship among the variables

Explain the logic underlying the relationship between the variables.

Describe the nature, and direction of the relationships among the variables.

Relates the previous studies.

The scientific method is preferred over other ways of knowing because it is more;
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Reliable

Systematic

Accurate

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Preliminary Data Collection may be considered as part of ----------------.
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Descriptive research

Explananory research

Exploratory research

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A concept is a generalized idea about------ .
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A class of objects

Attributes

Occurrences

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All of the following are true about theories, except;
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They organize and summarize existing knowledge about a topic.

They are tentative until the facts prove them true.

They provide possible explanations for the phenomenon under study.

They lead to testable hypotheses through the process of deduction.

After a researcher has stated the specific problem to be studied in an experiment, he must then develop a(n):
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Theory

Conclusion

Hypothesis

Summary of the data

Which of the following is not a function of clearly identified research questions?
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They guide your literature search.

They keep you focused throughout the data collection period.

They make the scope of your research as wide as possible.

They are linked together to help you construct a coherent argument.

Quantitative researcher's preoccupation with generalization is an attempt to:
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Develop the law like findings of the natural sciences.

Boost their chances of publication.

Enhance the internal validity of their research.

Demonstrate the complex techniques of statistical analysis.