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7. After the research design has been determined, the next two steps in the research process
are
a. design the sample and collect data; analyze and interpret the data.
b. design the data collection method and forms; analyze and interpret the data.
c. design the data collection method and forms; design the sample and collect data.
d. design the sample and collect data; analyze and interpret the data.
e. analyze and interpret the data; prepare the research report.
8. After determining the research design the next step in the research process is
a. design sample and collect data.
b. design data collection method and forms.
c. formulate problem.
d. prepare the research proposal.
e. none of the above.
9. After formulating the decision problem, the next two steps in the research process are
a. determine the research design; design the data collection method and forms.
b. design the data collection method and forms; design the sample.
c. design the data collection method and forms; collect data.
d. design the sample; determine the research design.
e. determine the research design; design the sample.
10. The sample design stage of the research process includes specifying
a. the population from which the sample elements will be drawn.
b. the sampling frame.
c. the type of sample.
d. the sample size.
e. all of the above.
13. Which of the following is NOT part of the data analysis and interpretation stage of the
research process?
a. scanning the data collection forms
b. assignment of numerals to the responses
c. deciding the number of points on a measurement scale
d. orderly arrangement of data in summary tables
e. a and c
14. Data analysis generally involves a series of steps. In correct order, the first three of these
steps are
a. tabulating, coding, and editing.
b. coding, tabulating, and editing.
c. editing, coding, and tabulating.
d. editing, tabulating, and coding.
e. coding, editing, and tabulating.
15. The process of checking data-collection forms for completeness, consistency, and
adherence to instructions is known as
a. tabulation.
b. scanning.
c. coding.
d. editing.
e. skip-tracing.
25. Which of the following statements is FALSE? Decision problems are more complex
when
a. there is a group of people charged with the decision rather than a single individual.
b. there are many possible courses of action rather than a few.
c. the courses of action provide an equal rather than unequal chance of attaining the
desired outcome.
d. there are many rather than a few outcomes associated with any choice.
e. they are all true.