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This document contains a chapter about the problem and heart of the research process. It includes 10 multiple choice questions that test understanding of key research concepts like the differences between basic and applied research, characteristics of well-written research problems and hypotheses, identifying independent and dependent variables, and discussing a priori hypotheses in a research proposal. The questions cover topics such as research problem formation, hypothesis development, and the key elements to include or exclude when proposing a research study.

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Chapter 2 Test

This document contains a chapter about the problem and heart of the research process. It includes 10 multiple choice questions that test understanding of key research concepts like the differences between basic and applied research, characteristics of well-written research problems and hypotheses, identifying independent and dependent variables, and discussing a priori hypotheses in a research proposal. The questions cover topics such as research problem formation, hypothesis development, and the key elements to include or exclude when proposing a research study.

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Chapter 2

THE PROBLEM: THE HEART OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Basic research is:


a. research intended to enhance basic knowledge about the physical, biological,
psychological, or social world or to shed light on historical, cultural, or aesthetic
phenomena.
b. large scale research performed under contract with a governmental agency such as the
National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), etc.
c. informal research conducted locally by a small staff with a small budget, the purpose of
which is to pave the way for larger research initiatives.
d. research intended to address issues that have immediate relevance to current practices,
procedures, and policies.

2. Applied research is:


a. research intended to enhance basic knowledge and theoretical reasoning about the world.
b. large-scale research performed under contract with a governmental agency.
c. informal research conducted by a small staff with a small budget, designed to shed light
on a problem of local interest.
d. research that informs human decision making about immediate, practical problems.

3. Which of the following represents a well-written applied research problem?


a. "How does the organization of mathematical information in long-term memory differ
between 3-year-olds and 13-year-olds?"
b. "How do business teams of six or fewer members compare to teams of more than six
members in terms of productivity?"
c. "Which general education course is more interesting, U.S. History or World Music?"
d. "What is the ratio of native-born students to international students on the campuses of
major U.S. state universities?"

4. Three of the following questions lend themselves well to research. Which one does NOT?
a. "How does the organization of mathematical information in long-term memory differ
between 3-year-olds and 13-year-olds?"
b. "How do business teams of six or fewer members compare to teams of more than six
members in terms of productivity?"
c. "Does message medium, print versus television, impact the effectiveness of public
service health messages?"
d. "Which general education course is more interesting, U.S. History or World Music?"

5. Three of the following are characteristics of a well-written research problem. Which one is
NOT?
a. The problem statement includes the researcher's hypothesis.
b. The problem statement clearly delimits the object(s) of study.
c. The problem statement identifies the important factors to be investigated in the study.
d. The problem statement explicitly identifies assumptions.
6. Which of the following represents a null hypothesis?
a. Class A high school basketball teams who employ a sports psychologist will have a
higher proportion of wins over the course of the season than comparable teams who do
not employ a sports psychologist.
b. There will be no difference in rate of skill improvement between college gymnasts who
practice meditation and those who do not.
c. Does incorporating relaxation exercises into the daily practice routine of college vocal
majors enhance their performance confidence?
d. None of the above

7. Which of the following represents a research hypothesis?


a. Class A high school basketball teams who employ a sports psychologist will have a
higher proportion of wins over the course of the season than comparable teams who do
not employ a sports psychologist.
b. There will be no difference in rate of skill improvement between college gymnasts who
practice meditation and those who do not.
c. Does incorporating relaxation exercises into the daily practice routine of college vocal
majors enhance their performance confidence?
d. None of the above

8. Marcos's study suggested that elementary students who watch TV more than three hours a
day are more likely to be overweight than students who watch less TV. In this study,
students' weight is:
a. an independent variable.
b. a dependent variable.
c. a mediating variable.
d. a moderating variable.

9. Anneka ends her research proposal by introducing several variables that she does NOT plan
to study, along with an explanation of why she's not studying them. When she presents her
proposal to her research committee, her primary advisor is most likely to say:
a. Be sure to include operational definitions for these variables.
b. Take that section out; focus only on what you intend to do in this study.
c. It's good that you've identified the delimitations of your study before you begin.
d. Don't let your personal biases interfere with your plans; remain as objective as possible.

10. After presenting the main research problem or question in a research proposal, a researcher
should identify any subproblems as well as discuss any a priori hypotheses. What are "a
priori hypotheses?"
a. Hypotheses that are made by the researcher prior to data collection
b. Hypotheses that are made by the research during data collection
c. Hypotheses that are made by the researcher at the conclusion of the data collection
d. Hypotheses that are made by the researcher at the conclusion of data analysis

1. A
2. D
3.

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