1. While shopping, you observe the behavior of adolescents at the mall and get some ideas about what may be causing the behavior. This is an example of getting research ideas from ____. a. theory
b. casual observation
c. systematic observation
d. second hand information
ANSWER: b
POINTS: ...
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,1. While shopping, you observe the behavior of adolescents at the mall and get some ideas about what may be causing
the behavior. This is an example of getting research ideas from ____. a. theory
b. casual observation
c. systematic observation
d. second hand information
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: 2.2 Sources of Research Ideas
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GRAV.METH.16.02.01 - Identify possible sources and use them to find a topic area for
research.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED: 9/23/2014 6:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2014 3:22 AM
QUESTION ID: JFND-GO4F-GC4W-ROJT
2. While watching the behavior of your dog at feeding time, you get some ideas about what may be causing the behavior.
This is an example of getting research ideas from ____. a. theory
b. casual observation
c. systematic observation
d. second hand information
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: 2.2 Sources of Research Ideas
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GRAV.METH.16.02.01 - Identify possible sources and use them to find a topic area for
research.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED: 9/23/2014 6:43 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2014 3:22 AM
QUESTION ID: JFND-GO4F-GC4W-ROJI
3. Combat veterans may be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You wonder about the best way to treat
PTSD. This is an example of getting research ideas from ____. a. theory
b. random thoughts
c. practical problems
d. systematic observation
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: REF: 2.2 Sources of Research Ideas
, LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GRAV.METH.16.02.01 - Identify possible sources and use them to find a topic area for
research.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED: 9/23/2014 6:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/25/2015 6:43 AM
QUESTION ID: JFND-GO4F-GC4W-ROT3
4. A researcher is intrigued by an explanation of children’s problem-solving strategies found in a journal article, and
develops a research study to determine whether the article’s ideas are correct. This study can be classified as ____
research.
a. basic
b. applied
c. systematic
d. necessary
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: 2.2 Sources of Research Ideas
LEARNING OBJECTIVES GRAV.METH.16.02.02 - Define applied research and basic research and identify examples of
: each.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED: 9/23/2014 6:51 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2014 3:22 AM
QUESTION ID: JFND-GO4F-GC4W-RO1F
5. A researcher initiates a study to determine whether there is a significant decrease in student stress if class quizzes are
announced rather than given on a “pop” basis. This study can best be classified as ____ research. a. basic
b. applied
c. systematic
d. necessary
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: 2.2 Sources of Research Ideas
LEARNING OBJECTIVES GRAV.METH.16.02.02 - Define applied research and basic research and identify examples of
: each.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply
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