Leedy And Ormrod Research Book Quiz!
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- 1.According to Leedy and Ormrod (2010), the most effective research proposals:
- A.
Are a brief outline of the study you intend to conduct without an excess of detail.
- B.
Justify the study to be conducted by explaining how it will contribute to the professional literature.
- C.
Are detailed and straightforward explanations of the research problem and methodology.
- D.
Include an autobiographical section that explains how the researcher became interested in the research topic.
- 2.A proposal for a quantitative study typically includes these elements in this order:
- A.
A statement of the problem, a review of the literature, an explanation of the means for collecting data, a description of how the study will be conducted.
- B.
A review of the literature, a statement of the problem, an explanation of the means for collecting data, a description of how the study will be conducted.
- C.
A review of the literature, a statement of the problem, a description of how the study will be conducted, an explanation of the means for collecting data.
- D.
A statement of the problem, an explanation of the means for collecting data, a review of the literature, a description of how the study will be conducted.
- 3.A proposal for a qualitative study typically includes these elements in this order:
- A.
An explanation of how the findings will fit with the larger literature, a statement of the purpose of the study and its guiding questions, a management plan, an explanation of theoretical and methodological grounding.
- B.
A statement of the purpose of the study and its guiding questions, an explanation of how the findings will fit with the larger literature, an explanation of theoretical and methodological grounding, a management plan.
- C.
A statement of the purpose of the study and its guiding questions, an explanation of theoretical and methodological grounding, an explanation of how the findings will fit with the larger literature, a management plan.
- D.
A statement of the purpose of the study and its guiding questions, an explanation of theoretical and methodological grounding, a management plan, an explanation of how the findings will fit with the larger literature.
- 4.Proposals for ______ studies include a methodology section.
- A.
Qualitative
- B.
Quantitative
- C.
Both quantitative and qualitative
- D.
Neither quantitative or qualitative
- 5.In ______ research proposal(s), the review of literature comes late in the document in conjunction with the interpretation of data.
- A.
Both quantitative and qualitative
- B.
Neither quantitative or qualitative
- C.
A quantitative
- D.
A qualitative
- 6.In ______ research proposal(s), a specific research problem is clearly stated at the outset of the proposal.
- A.
Both quantitative and qualitative
- B.
Neither quantitative or qualitative
- C.
A quantitative
- D.
A qualitative
- 7.In ______ research proposal(s), a specific plan for how the data will be handled is clearly laid out in the document.
- A.
Both quantitative and qualitative
- B.
Neither quantitative or qualitative
- C.
A quantitative
- D.
A qualitative
- 8.In ______ research proposal(s), specific hypotheses regarding findings are often stated.
- A.
Both quantitative and qualitative
- B.
Neither quantitative or qualitative
- C.
A quantitative
- D.
A qualitative
- 9.In regard to the style you will use for headings and subheadings in the research proposal:
- A.
There are no special formatting requirements unless the document is a thesis or dissertation.
- B.
All disciplines recognize the major formal styles, so it is a matter of personal choice.
- C.
The writer is free to show creativity as long as s/he is consistent throughout the document.
- D.
Disciplines often dictate the use of specific formal styles, so you must find out what the expectations are.
- 10.Experienced writers of research proposals typically:
- A.
Plan to make revisions to the first draft of the proposal.
- B.
Do not need to make revisions to the first draft of the proposal.
- C.
Make revisions to the first draft of the proposal only if they are requested by a reviewer.
- D.
May need to edit the first draft of the proposal for typos, but not content.
- 11.When writing the proposal, you should assume that the reader:
- A.
Will know which data analytic techniques are appropriate for your study without a detailed explanation.
- B.
Is an expert in the area you are addressing and will be familiar with common issues, variables, instruments, etc.
- C.
Can discern for him/herself what the importance of the study is.
- D.
Knows nothing about the proposed project, so all the details must be thoroughly explained.
- 12.When explaining how the data are to be analyzed and interpreted:
- A.
It is best to provide only a general plan as things will probably change over the course of the study anyway.
- B.
It is best to be as detailed as possible so all contingencies related to analysis and interpretation can be anticipated.
- C.
It is impossible to be highly detailed until one has the actual data in hand.
- D.
An overly specific plan may bias the analyses or interpretation, impairing the validity of the study.
- 13.Research proposals that ______ are commonly judged to be of higher quality than proposals that do not.
- A.
Favor straightforward vocabulary
- B.
Employ complex sentence structure
- C.
Favor a highly esoteric vocabulary
- D.
Rely on the reader to draw inferences
- 14.Three of the following are elements in the proposal revision process. Which one is NOT?
- A.
Reconsider the feasibility of what you are proposing to do.
- B.
Carefully assess the logic and organization of the information in the document.
- C.
Avoid breaks of 24 hours or more as the material will get too “cold” in your mind.
- D.
Seek feedback from knowledgeable others.
- 15.The research proposal is best thought of as:
- A.
A general and flexible outline of how the research problem is to be investigated.
- B.
“Plan A,” with the expectation that “Plan B” or even “Plan C” will become necessary as the study unfolds.
- C.
A detailed and firm contract between the researcher and others who are involved in the research project (participants, supervisors, funding agencies, etc.)
- D.
A document that is written for others (internal review boards, funding agencies) and is of little value to the researcher.
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