Question 1

What does a researcher mean when he/she speaks of a project's methodology?

Accepted Answer

A way of conducting a research project or how one goes about studying whatever is of interest to the researcher.

Question 2

Explain the difference between reliability and validity in the measurement of variables in a research study.

Accepted Answer

Reliability=similar, consistent results; validity=true and accurate results.

Question 3

Why do postmodernists believe traditional research practices must be changed?

Accepted Answer

The Mechanical World Paradigm no longer holds; or to help us see clearly and better understand the world around us; or because contemporary society is disorganized and meaningless and new approaches are needed. (Or similar responses)

Question 4

Why are research questions that are answered either "Yes" or "No" often seen as inadequate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why are research questions that are answered...

Question 5

What is a Likert scale?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a Likert scale?...

Question 6

A systems view looks at the world in what specific way?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A systems view looks at the world...

Question 7

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-A way to look at the world in terms of its interrelated and interdependent nature.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

A systems view is a perspective that emphasizes the interconnected and interdependent nature of elements within a system, fitting the description provided.

Question 8

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-A five- or seven-step response option expressing various degrees of agreement or disagreement with a declarative statement.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

A Likert scale is a five- or seven-step response option expressing various degrees of agreement or disagreement with a declarative statement.

Question 9

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-The way one goes about investigating communication phenomena in a research study.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

Methodology refers to the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study. It comprises the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated with a branch of knowledge. In the context of investigating communication phenomena in a research study, methodology would encompass the overall approach to the research, including whether quantitative or qualitative methods are used, how data is collected and analyzed, and how findings are interpreted.

Question 10

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-Research yielding numerical data that can be organized and analyzed.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

Quantitative research is the type of research that yields numerical data that can be organized and analyzed.

Question 11

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-The precise meaning of the variables involved in a research study.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

Operational definition refers to the precise meaning of the variables involved in a research study, detailing how variables are measured or manipulated.

Question 12

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-A variable that can be both measured and manipulated.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

An independent variable is the one that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable, fitting the description of a variable that can be both measured and manipulated.

Question 13

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-Similar, consistent results in the measurement of variables in a research study.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency of measurement in research, indicating that similar results can be obtained under consistent conditions across multiple trials or instances.

Question 14

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-Research yielding language-based data than can be summarized.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research is characterized by the collection and analysis of non-numerical data, such as language-based data, which can be summarized or categorized.

Question 15

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-The item or phenomenon being measured in a research study.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

The dependent variable is what is being measured or tested in an experiment or study.

Question 16

Matching
Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used.
-Measurement in a research study that gives results that are both true and accurate.
A) Quantitative research
B) Independent variable
C) Reliability
D) Systems view
E) Bipolar scale
F) Methodology
G) Qualitative research
H) Operational definition
I) A 0-100 scale
J) Dependent variable
K) Validity
L) Likert scale

Accepted Answer

Validity is the measurement in a research study that ensures the results are both true and accurate, reflecting what the study intends to measure.

Quiz 3: Getting Started

What does a researcher mean when he/she speaks of a project's methodology?

Explain the difference between reliability and validity in the measurement of variables in a research study.

Why do postmodernists believe traditional research practices must be changed?

Why are research questions that are answered either "Yes" or "No" often seen as inadequate?

What is a Likert scale?

A systems view looks at the world in what specific way?

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A way to look at the world in terms of its interrelated and interdependent nature.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A five- or seven-step response option expressing various degrees of agreement or disagreement with a declarative statement.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The way one goes about investigating communication phenomena in a research study.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Research yielding numerical data that can be organized and analyzed.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The precise meaning of the variables involved in a research study.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -A variable that can be both measured and manipulated.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Similar, consistent results in the measurement of variables in a research study.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Research yielding language-based data than can be summarized.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -The item or phenomenon being measured in a research study.

Matching Note to students: None of the items below will be used more than once; some may not be used. -Measurement in a research study that gives results that are both true and accurate.