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Qualitative approaches to research value depth of meaning and people’s subjective experiences and their meaning-making processes.

Select one:
True 

False

Question 2
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[#]     Name of Manual/Handbook, xth ed. Abbrev. Name of Comp., City of Comp., Abbrev. State, Country, Year, pp. xxx-xxx (pages
if relevant). is the basic format to reference print handbook  .

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The target population  is the group of interest to the researcher, the group to which you would like the results of the study to be
generalizable.

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This step in data gathering involves determining whether you will study individuals or entire organizations (e.g., schools) or some
combination.

Select one:
a. Obtaining permissions needed from several individuals and organizations

b. Collecting specific data

c. None of the choices

d. Determining the participants to study



e. Locating and selecting instruments

Your answer is correct.

Question 5
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A category of sampling where it relies on probability theory and involves the use of any strategy in which samples are selected in a way that
every element in the population has a known and nonzero chance of being selected.

Answer: Probability Sampling 

Question 6
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Which of the following does not belong?

Select one:
a. Avoid highly descriptive writing style, not appropriate for a scholarly research.

b. Make the conclusions and contradictions found in the literature clear in the report.

c. Use the active voice for direct impact and easy understanding.

d. Research papers must be written in a formal style, which is in the third person, not the first person.

e. Track down articles referenced in those books. Note: Older, bound issues of journals may be in different parts of the library than 
newer
issues.

Your answer is correct.

Question 7
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To test hypotheses that are more complex than what the t-test can handle, ANOVA can be used.

Select one:
True 

False
Question 8
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Basic format to reference a print book

Select one:
a. [#]     Chapter Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), "Title of chapter in the book," in Title of the Published Book. City of Publisher,
(U.S. State or Country if the City is not ‘well known’): Publisher, Year of Publication, ch. x [chapter number], or sec. x [section
number], pp. xxx–xxx [page range].

b. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), Title of the E-book, xth ed. City of Publisher, (U.S. State or Country if the City is not
‘well known’): Publisher, Year of Publication, pp. xxx–xxx. Accessed on: Abbreviated Month Day, Year.​[Online]. Available:
site/path/file (doi:xxxxx, database or URL)

c. [#]     Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), Title of the Book, xth ed. City of Publisher, (U.S. State or Country if the City is not 
‘well known’): Publisher, Year of Publication, pp. xxx–xxx.

d. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the article,” Abbrev. Title of Journal, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx–xxx, Abbrev. Month,
Year.

Your answer is correct.

Question 9
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This is a sampling strategy in which the first element in the study population is selected randomly and then every kth element, after the first
element, is selected.

Answer: Systematic Sampling 

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A research design  is simply the framework or plan for a study that is used as a guide in collecting and analyzing the data.

Question 11
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It rely on (1) combining deductive and inductive designs to generate both quantitative and qualitative data, and (2) integrating the datasets
in some way. These approaches are appropriate when your purpose is to describe, explain, or evaluate, and are particularly useful for
studying complex problems or issues.

Answer: Mixed Method Research 

Question 12
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The IEEE style does not allow for the use of secondary citations.

Select one:
True 

False

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All sources of information, such as quotes or borrowed ideas, must be acknowledged in your writing.

Select one:
True 

False

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The reference list should be arranged in the order of appearance of the in-text citations, not in an alphabetical order, beginning with [1], and
continuing in an ascending numerical order, from the lowest number to the highest.

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True 

False
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A sample  is a set of elements taken from a larger population according to certain rules.

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Sampling is the process of drawing a sample from a population and Sampling techniq   is the specific method used to draw samples.”

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Purposeful sampling (also called purposive or judgment sampling) is based on the premise that seeking out the best cases for the study
produces the best data, and research results are a direct result of the cases sampled

Select one:
True 

False

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The goal of this statistical test is to end up with a smaller number of variables/factors that encompass all the original variables/factors.

Answer: Factor analysis 

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 It is also called purposive or judgment sampling and it is based on the premise that seeking out the best cases for the study produces the
best data, and research results are a direct result of the cases sampled.

Answer: Purposeful sampling 

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Mixed methods research (MMR) involves collecting and integrating quantitative and qualitative data in a single project and therefore may
result in a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon under investigation.

Select one:
True 

False

Question 21
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The methodology section of a research paper answers two main questions: How was the data collected or generated? And, how was it
interpreted?

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True

False 

Question 22
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Determining the participants  of the study involves determining whether you will study individuals or entire organizations (e.g.,
schools) or some combination.

Question 23
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Basic format to reference an electronic book

Select one:
a. [#]     Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), Title of the Book, xth ed. City of Publisher, (U.S. State or Country if the City is not ‘well
known’): Publisher, Year of Publication, pp. xxx–xxx.

b. [#]     Chapter Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), "Title of chapter in the book," in Title of the Published Book. City of Publisher,
(U.S. State or Country if the City is not ‘well known’): Publisher, Year of Publication, ch.x [chapter number], or sec. x [section
number], pp. xxx–xxx [page range]. Accessed on: Month, Day, Year. [Online]. Available: site/path/file (doi:xxxxx, database or
URL)

c. [#]     Chapter Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), "Title of chapter in the book," in Title of the Published Book, xth ed., vol. x.
Editor(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), Ed. or Eds. City of Publisher, (U.S. State or Country if the City is not ‘well known’): Publisher,
Year of Publication, ch. x [chapter number], or sec. x [section number], pp. xxx–xxx [page range]. Accessed on: Month, Day,
Year. [Online]. Available: site/path/file (doi:xxxx, database or URL)

d. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), Title of the E-book, xth ed. City of Publisher, (U.S. State or Country if the City is not 
‘well known’): Publisher, Year of Publication, pp. xxx–xxx. Accessed on: Abbreviated Month Day, Year.​[Online]. Available:
site/path/file (doi:xxxxx, database or URL)

Your answer is correct.

Question 24
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[#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of thesis,” B.S. thesis, Abbrev. Dept., Abbrev. Univ., City of Univ., (U.S. State or Country if
the City is not 'well known''), Year of Publication. 

is a basic format to reference a Bachelor thesis 

Question 25
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This step in data gathering involves identifying the variables in your questions and hypotheses, finding definitions for these variables, and
considering types of information that will help you assess these variables.

Select one:
a. Locating and selecting instruments

b. None of the choices

c. Obtaining permissions needed from several individuals and organizations

d. Collecting specific data



e. Determining the participants to study

Your answer is correct.

Question 26
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Basic format to reference a Ph.D. dissertation or a Master

thesis

Select one:
a. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of thesis or dissertation,” Type of thesis (Ph.D. dissertation or M.S. 
thesis), Abbrev. Dept., Abbrev. Univ., City of University, (U.S. State or Country if the City is not 'well known'), Year of
Publication. Accessed on: Abbrev. Month. Day, Year. [Type of medium]. Available: site/path/file

b. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of thesis,” B.S. thesis, Abbrev. Dept., Abbrev. Univ., City of Univ., (U.S. State or
Country if the City is not 'well known''), Year of Publication. 

c. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of paper,” in Abbrev. Name of Conf. Proceedings, Place of
Conference/Publication, (vol., no. if available), Year (only if not stated in the title), pp. xxx–xxx. Accessed on: Month. Day,
Year. [Online]. Available: site/path/file (doi:xxxxx or URL) 

d. [#]     Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of paper,” in Abbrev. Title of Conf. Proceedings, Place of Conference/Publication,
(vol., no. if available), Year (only if not already stated in the title), pp. xxx–xxx.

Your answer is correct.

Question 27
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They are published yearly and provide comprehensive reviews of the literature on specific topics. These topical reviews are written by
specialists in the field. They are excellent resources if your topic has been reviewed recently.

Answer: Annual Reviews 

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A focus group is a situation where a focus group moderator keeps a small and homogeneous group (of 6–12 people) focused on the
discussion of a research topic or issue.

Select one:
True 

False

Question 29
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It is the most commonly used data collection instruments designed to measure personality, aptitude, achievement, and performance.

Answer: Test 

Question 30
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Government documents are useful source of information. Government documents provide a massive amount of information that is
published regularly.

Select one:
True 

False
Question 31
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[#]    Name of Manual/Handbook, xth ed. Abbrev. Name of Comp., City of Comp., Abbrev. State, Country, Abbrev. Month. Year, pp.
xxx-xxx (pages if relevant). Accessed on: Month, Day, Year. [Online]. Available: site/path/file is the basic format to reference

electronic handbo  .

Question 32
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One of the technique in writing the review of related literature is by using transition which means to provide a change from one sentence to
another or from one section of the paragraph to another.

Select one:
True 

False

Question 33
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Basic format to reference an electronic journal article

Select one:
a. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the article,” Abbrev. Title of Journal, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx–xxx, Abbrev. Month,
Year.

b. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the electronic article,” Abbrev. Title of Journal, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx–xxx, 
Abbrev. Month. Year. Accessed on: Abbrev. Month. Day, Year. [Online]. Available: site/path/file (doi:xxxxx, database or
URL) 

c. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the magazine article,” Abbrev. Title of Magazine (in italics), vol. x, no. x, pp.
xxx–xxx, Abbrev. Month, Year.

d.
[#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the magazine
article,” Abbrev. Title of Periodical (Magazine), vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx–xxx,
Abbrev. Month. Year. Accessed on: Abbrev. Month. Day, Year. [Online].
Available: site/path/file (doi:xxxxx, database or URL) 

Your answer is correct.

Question 34
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Which of the following does not belong?

Select one:
a. Computer Databases


b. Organize your material in a funnel

c. Be selective

d. Make an outline

e. Write the introduction

Your answer is correct.

Question 35
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Quantitative researc  values breadth, statistical descriptions, and generalizability.

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It is used to test independence of group membership. It is applicable find the independence between two (2) nominal variables.

Select one:
a. Pearson-Product moment

b. Analysis of Variance

c. Chi-Square test 

d. T-Test

e. None of the choices

Your answer is correct.

Question 37
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A method in data collection where the researcher collects or obtains “data” that were originally left behind or used for some purpose other
than the new research study.

Select one:
a. Interviews

b. Test

c. Observation

d. Focus groups

e. Secondary data 

Your answer is correct.

Question 38
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IEEE in-text citations consist of roman numeral numbers provided in square brackets, which correspond to the appropriate sources in the
reference list at the end of the paper.

Select one:
True

False 

Question 39
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A questionnaire  is a self-report data collection instrument that is filled out by research participants.

Question 40
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This is a sampling strategy in which every element in the study population has an equal chance of being selected.

Select one:
a. Stratified Sampling

b. Cluster Sampling

c. Simple Random Sampling 

d. None of the choices

e. Systematic sampling

Your answer is correct.

Question 41
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In IEEE citations, the references should be numbered and appear in the order of appearance in the text.

Select one:
True 

False
Question 42
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Basic format to reference a print journal article.

Select one:
a. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the magazine article,” Abbrev. Title of Periodical (Magazine), vol. x, no. x, pp.
xxx–xxx, Abbrev. Month. Year. Accessed on: Abbrev. Month. Day, Year. [Online]. Available: site/path/file (doi:xxxxx, database
or URL) 

b. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the magazine article,” Abbrev. Title of Magazine (in italics), vol. x, no. x, pp.
xxx–xxx, Abbrev. Month, Year.

c. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the electronic article,” Abbrev. Title of Journal, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx–xxx,
Abbrev. Month. Year. Accessed on: Abbrev. Month. Day, Year. [Online]. Available: site/path/file (doi:xxxxx, database or URL) 

d. [#]    Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of the article,” Abbrev. Title of Journal, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx–xxx, Abbrev. 
Month, Year.

Your answer is correct.

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It is used to determine the degree of how one variable affects another. It measures how strong or weak the relationship between two or
more variables.

Answer: Regression 

Question 44
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[#]    Producer(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), Title of the DVD, xth ed. [Type of medium]. Production City, (U.S. State or Country if the
City is not "well known"): Production Company, Year of Production is the basic format to reference a book.

Select one:
True

False 
Question 45
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[#]     Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of paper,” in Abbrev. Title of Conf. Proceedings, Place of
Conference/Publication, (vol., no. if available), Year (only if not already stated in the title), pp. xxx–xxx is the basic format
to reference a technical report.

Select one:
True

False 

Question 46
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When writing a thesis or dissertation, it is often necessary to include extracts from journal articles, books, or research reports. These extracts
are used to support your arguments and to help set the context for your research. It is not important for you to give credit to the author(s)
of the work you have extracted.

Select one:
True

False 

Question 47
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[#]   Author(s) Initial(s). Surname(s), “Title of Report,” Publisher, Place of Publication City, (abbrev. US State or Country if the City is
not 'well known'), Report number/Type (if available), Abbrev. Month. (Day if available), Year of Publication is the basic format to
reference a lecture notes.

Select one:
True

False 

Question 48
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Used to get average or central value (e.g. level, extent, status, etc.).

Answer: Mean 
Question 49
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It is the statistical computation used in order to reduce a great number of variables/factors.

Answer: Factor analysis 

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After summarizing the literature, assemble the literature review, structuring it thematically or organizing it by important concepts. End the
literature review with a summary of the major themes and suggest how your particular study further adds to the literature and addresses a
gap in the themes.

Select one:
True 

False

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