Research Methods: Exam 1

Research Methods Exam I- 100 questions

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What are two of the most important concepts when developing PRAD research reports?
1. Simplify Terms2. Explain data carefully
What research report components should be included in the RFP report? What occurs in each component?
1. Title2. Executive Summary3. Recommendations4. Main Research Findings5. Restatement of original problem or question6. Research method7. Future Research8. Appendices
How do oral reports differ from written reports?
Written reports are much more detailed
How should you begin an oral report?
By reviewing the problem/opportunity that started the research-- and a summary of the method
What are the two areas that receive the most attention in an oral report?
-The findings-The recommendations
Oral reports should have what kind of strong elements?
Strong visual elements
What are the important elements in the Tuskegee Syphilis study?
Racist motivationHarming participantsUninformed consentLasted too longLied about the purpose of the study
What are the important elements in the Tearoom Trade Study?
Participants did not give consentDid not know they were being watchedIllegally obtained their contact informationLied when interviewing participants
When did the two studies occur, why is it important?
Syphilis: 1932-1972: Race relations, occurred for over 40 yearsTearoom Trade Study: 1960, sexual acts were illegal?
Common pitfalls in PRAD research
ConfidentialityInformed ConsentFull disclosure to participants
Why do PRAD professionals use surveys?
To provide information about populations to clients, government agencies, businesses, etc.
When do PRAD professionals use surveys?
When they need dataWhen existing data are insufficient to make informed decisions
What are two reasons we conduct surveys?
1. To solicit information to expand our knowledge about the subject2. ???????????
What are the two broad categories of surveys?
QuestionnairesInterviews
What are the two survey classifications? Explain them.
Cross Sectional: Collect information/data from a sample of the target market or respondents during a single point in timeLongitudinal: Compares the relationships among a set of important variables at intervals of 2 months, 6 months, a year or longer