RSE4801 ASSIGNMENT 1 STUDY
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Section A: The Foundations of Research
1. What is the primary goal of academic research?
A. To prove a pre-existing belief
B. To produce new knowledge and contribute to a field of study
C. To summarize existing literature
D. To generate profit
2. Which of the following best describes epistemology?
A. The study of being and reality
B. The study of knowledge and how we know what we know
C. The study of ethical conduct in research
D. The study of research methods
3. A research paradigm is best defined as:
A. A specific data collection technique
B. A framework of beliefs and assumptions that guide research
C. The hypothesis of a study
D. The literature review chapter
4. The philosophical assumption that reality exists independently of the researcher is
known as:
A. Ontology
B. Epistemology
C. Axiology
D. Methodology
5. Which paradigm is often associated with quantitative research and a search for objective
truths?
A. Constructivism
B. Pragmatism
,C. Positivism
D. Transformative
6. Axiology in research refers to:
A. The logic of the research process
B. The role of values and ethics in the research
C. The nature of causality
D. The techniques for data analysis
7. The statement, "There are multiple realities constructed through human interaction,"
aligns with which paradigm?
A. Positivism
B. Constructivism
C. Post-positivism
D. Critical Theory
8. What is the main difference between pure (basic) research and applied research?
A. Pure research uses qualitative methods; applied uses quantitative.
B. Pure research is less rigorous than applied research.
C. Pure research aims to advance fundamental knowledge; applied research solves practical
problems.
D. There is no significant difference.
9. A research study that aims to understand the lived experiences of unemployed graduates
is most likely:
A. Applied research
B. Pure research
C. Correlational research
D. Experimental research
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good research topic?
A. It is overly broad and vague.
B. It is feasible in terms of time, resources, and access.
C. It has already been conclusively answered.
D. It is of interest only to the researcher.
Section B: Research Problems, Questions, and Objectives
11. A research problem refers to:
A. A specific question the research will answer.
B. A clear, concise statement of the research intent.
, C. A gap in knowledge, a contradiction, or a practical issue that needs investigation.
D. The methodology used in the study.
12. The primary purpose of a problem statement is to:
A. Present the data analysis plan.
B. Justify the need for the research by identifying a gap.
C. List the research objectives.
D. Provide a summary of the literature.
13. A well-formulated research question should be:
A. Broad and open-ended.
B. Focused, researchable, and clearly articulated.
C. A statement rather than a question.
D. Answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
14. "To what extent does parental involvement influence the academic performance of
Grade 7 learners in rural schools?" This is an example of a:
A. Research objective
B. Hypothesis
C. Research question
D. Problem statement
15. Research objectives should be:
A. Vague and general.
B. Formulated using non-action verbs.
C. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART).
D. Written as complex philosophical questions.
16. The main difference between a research question and a hypothesis is that a hypothesis
is:
A. Always qualitative.
B. A tentative, testable prediction about the relationship between variables.
C. More general than a research question.
D. Not required in quantitative studies.
17. "There is a positive correlation between hours spent on homework and final exam
scores." This is an example of a:
A. Research question
B. Null hypothesis
C. Research objective
D. Research hypothesis
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT
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Section A: The Foundations of Research
1. What is the primary goal of academic research?
A. To prove a pre-existing belief
B. To produce new knowledge and contribute to a field of study
C. To summarize existing literature
D. To generate profit
2. Which of the following best describes epistemology?
A. The study of being and reality
B. The study of knowledge and how we know what we know
C. The study of ethical conduct in research
D. The study of research methods
3. A research paradigm is best defined as:
A. A specific data collection technique
B. A framework of beliefs and assumptions that guide research
C. The hypothesis of a study
D. The literature review chapter
4. The philosophical assumption that reality exists independently of the researcher is
known as:
A. Ontology
B. Epistemology
C. Axiology
D. Methodology
5. Which paradigm is often associated with quantitative research and a search for objective
truths?
A. Constructivism
B. Pragmatism
,C. Positivism
D. Transformative
6. Axiology in research refers to:
A. The logic of the research process
B. The role of values and ethics in the research
C. The nature of causality
D. The techniques for data analysis
7. The statement, "There are multiple realities constructed through human interaction,"
aligns with which paradigm?
A. Positivism
B. Constructivism
C. Post-positivism
D. Critical Theory
8. What is the main difference between pure (basic) research and applied research?
A. Pure research uses qualitative methods; applied uses quantitative.
B. Pure research is less rigorous than applied research.
C. Pure research aims to advance fundamental knowledge; applied research solves practical
problems.
D. There is no significant difference.
9. A research study that aims to understand the lived experiences of unemployed graduates
is most likely:
A. Applied research
B. Pure research
C. Correlational research
D. Experimental research
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good research topic?
A. It is overly broad and vague.
B. It is feasible in terms of time, resources, and access.
C. It has already been conclusively answered.
D. It is of interest only to the researcher.
Section B: Research Problems, Questions, and Objectives
11. A research problem refers to:
A. A specific question the research will answer.
B. A clear, concise statement of the research intent.
, C. A gap in knowledge, a contradiction, or a practical issue that needs investigation.
D. The methodology used in the study.
12. The primary purpose of a problem statement is to:
A. Present the data analysis plan.
B. Justify the need for the research by identifying a gap.
C. List the research objectives.
D. Provide a summary of the literature.
13. A well-formulated research question should be:
A. Broad and open-ended.
B. Focused, researchable, and clearly articulated.
C. A statement rather than a question.
D. Answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
14. "To what extent does parental involvement influence the academic performance of
Grade 7 learners in rural schools?" This is an example of a:
A. Research objective
B. Hypothesis
C. Research question
D. Problem statement
15. Research objectives should be:
A. Vague and general.
B. Formulated using non-action verbs.
C. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART).
D. Written as complex philosophical questions.
16. The main difference between a research question and a hypothesis is that a hypothesis
is:
A. Always qualitative.
B. A tentative, testable prediction about the relationship between variables.
C. More general than a research question.
D. Not required in quantitative studies.
17. "There is a positive correlation between hours spent on homework and final exam
scores." This is an example of a:
A. Research question
B. Null hypothesis
C. Research objective
D. Research hypothesis
