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Validity refers to the degree to which collected data measure what they are supposed to measure. Validity answers the question of how trustworthy the data are. What is the best way for action researchers to confirm the validity of their data? M4
a) Obtain accurate data with minimal errors or bias
b) Use multiple data sources to triangulate the data.
c) Retest using the same test multiple times.
d) Use different versions of a test to measure the same thing.
An exemplary literature review should? M2
a) Relate to the research questions and add value through discussion of the topic
b) Help to understanding one's personal bias and document only the facts found in the literature review
c) Minimize extraneous data outliers and focus solely on the superior quantitative identifiers
d) Who knows, but I'm tired of Dr. Mapp's quiz.
Which shows the steps in order for processing qualitative data?
a) Select a sample population to study, randomly assign groups, test groups, collect data, analyze data, draw conclusions.
b) All of these might be correct... I think.
c) Examine data, chunk the data into categories, look for and find patterns in the data, review categories and make adjustments
d) Collect numerical data, analyze data, identify patterns in data, use data to answer research questions.
A company sales manager completed action research on having a four-day work week with longer hours per day which increased productivity. What best guideline should the manager follow when preparing a presentation report? M4
a) Present to participants and the CEO.
b) Share data resources and participant information.
c) Post the formal research including all elements of the research, online.
d) Describe how and why the action research was conducted.
In action research, the __ define(s) the basic purpose of research and the variables on which data will be collected.
a) research question
b) dependent variable
c) independent variable
d) quantitative methods
If a researcher uses purposive sampling, this would identify a sample using which criterion? M5
a) A sample fitting a particular criterion relevant to the study
b) None of these are correct
c) A sample representing a the control/norm group
d) A randomly determined sample
Triangulating data minimizes bias and adds value to the findings. Which combination illustrates triangulation of both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques? M5
a) Observation and interview
b) Focus group and longitudinal data
c) Case study and experimental test results
d) all of these
Which of the following is a well-written and specific research question? M5
a) Increased engagement in community events will impact diverse hiring and retention.
b) How will increased engagement in community events impact diverse hiring for retention?
c) How will increased engagement in community events AND agency outreach impact diverse hiring and retention?
d) I don't know
__ identification is the first phase of action research.
a) validity
b) problem
c) systematic
d) none of these
As an action researcher, what is the most important information you should obtain from the literature review? M5
a) Methodology
b) Potential problem solutions and interventions
c) Target and sample populations
d) Data analysis
When conducting a literature review you should avoid which of the following types of sources? M5
a) Longitudinal or “Grey” literature
b) Professional journals
c) Peer-reviewed articles
d) Blogs and social media
Qualitative research has the purpose of interpreting data and keeping questions open for new insights. Types of qualitative designs include? M3
a) quasi-experimental studies
b) experimental studies
c) longitudinal studies
d) case studies
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