UF APK 4050 Exam 1 Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
Name different terms used for research methods - ANSWERSrules
problem solving steps
procedures
plans for action
guidelines for conducting a study
structured problem solving
The primary focus of research methods is to: - ANSWERSIdentify a problem
Generate 1 or 2 hypotheses
Develop appropriate methods
Collect, analyze and interpret data
Discuss findings in relation to relevant literature
5 characteristics of scientific problem solving - ANSWERS1. (c)onfirmation
2. (o)bservation (controlled)
3. (s)tatistical analysis and generalization
4. (v)erification
5. (d)efinition
Why do we seek causal explanations? - ANSWERSto intervene
govern the cause
govern the effect
Once you know the common types of research conducted in your area, what three questions should you
ask yourself? - ANSWERS-should traditional research methods in area be perpetuated?
, -is there a better way to generate a knowledge base while contributing to science?
-will the science in your area thrive in this decade or will it just survive?
Why publish in refereed journals? - ANSWERSTo disseminate knowledge
What are the 2 rating systems for determining journal's impact on science and social sciences? -
ANSWERSISI Journal Citation reports (JCR) & Harzing's H-index
What are 3 characteristics of successful students? - ANSWERS-(s)ense of humor
-(o)pen mind
-(g)enuine interest in science
What are 4 criteria used to evaluate research proposals? - ANSWERS-scientific quality
-logical organization
-experimental design
-writing clarity
What are the 4 structural pillars of research methods? - ANSWERS-science
-experimental design
-variability
-statistics
What are the 4 types of causal relationships? - ANSWERS-necessary and sufficient
-necessary but not sufficient
-sufficient but not necessary
-contributory
What is experimental design? - ANSWERSThe plan or set of rules, or structure for conducting research.
With the overall goal of reducing or controlling variability.
Answers 2024/2025
Name different terms used for research methods - ANSWERSrules
problem solving steps
procedures
plans for action
guidelines for conducting a study
structured problem solving
The primary focus of research methods is to: - ANSWERSIdentify a problem
Generate 1 or 2 hypotheses
Develop appropriate methods
Collect, analyze and interpret data
Discuss findings in relation to relevant literature
5 characteristics of scientific problem solving - ANSWERS1. (c)onfirmation
2. (o)bservation (controlled)
3. (s)tatistical analysis and generalization
4. (v)erification
5. (d)efinition
Why do we seek causal explanations? - ANSWERSto intervene
govern the cause
govern the effect
Once you know the common types of research conducted in your area, what three questions should you
ask yourself? - ANSWERS-should traditional research methods in area be perpetuated?
, -is there a better way to generate a knowledge base while contributing to science?
-will the science in your area thrive in this decade or will it just survive?
Why publish in refereed journals? - ANSWERSTo disseminate knowledge
What are the 2 rating systems for determining journal's impact on science and social sciences? -
ANSWERSISI Journal Citation reports (JCR) & Harzing's H-index
What are 3 characteristics of successful students? - ANSWERS-(s)ense of humor
-(o)pen mind
-(g)enuine interest in science
What are 4 criteria used to evaluate research proposals? - ANSWERS-scientific quality
-logical organization
-experimental design
-writing clarity
What are the 4 structural pillars of research methods? - ANSWERS-science
-experimental design
-variability
-statistics
What are the 4 types of causal relationships? - ANSWERS-necessary and sufficient
-necessary but not sufficient
-sufficient but not necessary
-contributory
What is experimental design? - ANSWERSThe plan or set of rules, or structure for conducting research.
With the overall goal of reducing or controlling variability.
