,1. In social research the purpose of statistics is to
a. prove that the research theory is correct.
b. validate the research project design.
c. manipulate and analyze data.
d. ensure acceptance by the scientific community.
ANSWER: c
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research.
2. Without statistics, research would be impossible.
a. meaningful
b. important
c. qualitative
d. quantitative
ANSWER: d
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research.
3. Data is the same thing as
a. information collected in numerical form.
b. information collected in any form.
c. statistics.
d. proof.
ANSWER: a
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4. During which stage does the Wheel of Science begin for a researcher undertaking a new study?
a. theory
b. hypotheses
c. observations
d. empirical generalizations
ANSWER: b
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research.
,5. According to the "Wheel of Science," research projects begin
a. with theory.
b. with data.
c. with an hypothesis.
d. at any stage on the Wheel.
ANSWER: d
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research.
6. In terms of the Wheel of Science, an hypothesis is derived from and leads to .
a. statistics, observation
b. theory, generalizations
c. observation, generalizations
d. theory, observation
ANSWER: d
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research.
7. If people who eat at fast food restaurants become obese, obesity is
a. an independent variable.
b. a causal variable.
c. a dependent variable.
d. None of the above
ANSWER: c
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research.
8. In the research process, theory
a. is unnecessary.
b. is always fully developed before any data is gathered.
c. is developed only after the data have been completely analyzed.
d. attempts to explain the relationship between phenomenon.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: STAT.HEAL.15.01.01 - Describe the limited but crucial role of statistics in social
research.
, ANSWER: d
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ANSWER: b
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research.
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