Question 1

There are several factors that may define a well-stated research problem. Which of the following would not be an ideal quality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Informed by the existing scientific literature
B)   Innovative
C)   Succinctly stated
D)   Narrow in impact

Question 2

The process of formulating a research question involves going from a broad research problem to a specific question that is addressable in a single study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is a research question?

Accepted Answer

A)   A direct prediction of the anticipated findings of a study
B)   A way in which investigators approach knowledge discovery within a study
C)   The first step in the process of defining a specific aim
D)   The specific knowledge that is being sought through a study D

Question 4

Theoretical frameworks often serve as the basis for developing research questions, specific aims, and hypotheses. Which of the following would not be an outcome of explicitly stating the theoretical basis for a study?

Accepted Answer

A)   It would allow for logical deduction of expected observations and study predictions.
B)   It would allow for assumptions to be made within a study that have previously been validated through existing practice theory evidence.
C)   It would ground the statistical precision of a study's methods.
D)   It would produce research that is increasingly logical and transparent.

Question 5

Quantitative studies require a descriptive hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

"The main objective of this research is to…" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Describing the research question of a study
B)   Describing the specific aim of a study
C)   Succinctly stating the theoretical framework of the study
D)   Describing the concepts and postulates of a study

Question 7

Qualitative studies, such as exploratory studies, may include an exploratory hypothesis or no hypothesis at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Specific aims and hypotheses should be derived from research questions that are framed by a research problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some studies may contain more than one hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For quantitative studies, hypotheses are typically stated when:

Accepted Answer

A)   Defining a specific aim
B)   Obtaining information from public policymakers and potential grant-funding agencies
C)   Analysis involves inferential statistics
D)   Discussing the topic with practitioners or consumers

Exam 11: Generating Research Questions and Defining Specific Aims and Hypotheses

There are several factors that may define a well-stated research problem. Which of the following would not be an ideal quality?

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The process of formulating a research question involves going from a broad research problem to a specific question that is addressable in a single study.

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What is a research question?

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Theoretical frameworks often serve as the basis for developing research questions, specific aims, and hypotheses. Which of the following would not be an outcome of explicitly stating the theoretical basis for a study?

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Quantitative studies require a descriptive hypothesis.

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"The main objective of this research is to…" is an example of:

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Qualitative studies, such as exploratory studies, may include an exploratory hypothesis or no hypothesis at all.

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Specific aims and hypotheses should be derived from research questions that are framed by a research problem.

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Some studies may contain more than one hypothesis.

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For quantitative studies, hypotheses are typically stated when:

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There are several factors that may define a well-stated research problem. Which of the following would not be an ideal quality?

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The process of formulating a research question involves going from a broad research problem to a specific question that is addressable in a single study.

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Theoretical frameworks often serve as the basis for developing research questions, specific aims, and hypotheses. Which of the following would not be an outcome of explicitly stating the theoretical basis for a study?

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Quantitative studies require a descriptive hypothesis.

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"The main objective of this research is to…" is an example of:

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Qualitative studies, such as exploratory studies, may include an exploratory hypothesis or no hypothesis at all.

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Specific aims and hypotheses should be derived from research questions that are framed by a research problem.

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Some studies may contain more than one hypothesis.

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For quantitative studies, hypotheses are typically stated when:

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