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1. Where do the research questions come from? Choice 2 -…
1. Where do the research questions come from?
Choice 2 – They are points of interest that the researcher has in mind.
Choice 3 – The theoretical foundation.
Either/or both Choice 1 and Choice 3
Choice 1 – The problem statement
2.Question 2 / 20
When it comes to theoretical foundations, it is good to have as many as possible.
False
True
Question 3 / 20
Whether a topic is ethical has nothing to do with feasibility.
True
False
Question 4 / 20
Which one of these is a good example of a qualitative descriptive problem statement?
It is not known how high-potential leaders in a global organization describe the lived experience of and made meaning from a 2-year global assignment.
It is not known how a 2-year global assignment influenced the emotional intelligence in a successful executive in a global company from this executive’s perspective.
It is not known how high-potential leaders in a global organization perceive a 2-year global assignment influences their level of emotional intelligence
It is not known how high-potential leaders in a global organization describe how a 2-year global assignment influences their level of emotional intelligence
Question 5 / 20
Which one of these is a good example of a quantitative correlational problem statement?
It is not known if and to what extent leader emotional intelligence predicts performance of their organization.
It is not known if and to what extent a difference exists in emotional intelligence before and after a training program for high-potential leaders in a global organization.
It is not known if and to what degree there is a difference in organizational performance between leaders with high levels of emotional intelligence and those with low levels of emotional intelligenc.
It is not known if and to what extent a relationship exists between leader emotional intelligence and performance of their organization.
Question 6 / 20
What does the “ROC” stand for in the ROC test?
Researched, Organized, Categorized
Researchable, Original, Contributory
Reflective, Ordered, Concise
Reputable, Obtainable, Communicable
Question 7 / 20
How do you provide a rationale for your methodology?
Choice 2 – Justify why the other methodology is NOT the best approach.
Choice 1 – Justify and discuss why the method is the best approach for answering the research questions and for addressing the problem.
Choice 3 – The rationale is based on the strengths, weaknesses, and preferences of the researcher.
Both Choice 1 and Choice 2
Question 8 / 20
What are the five components of the purpose statement?
Methodology, design, problem statement, population, location.
Methodology, sampling strategy, problem space, limitations, location.
Topic, sample, problem space, data collection, population
None of the above
9. An important question to ask yourself when considering a topic is, “does it have the potential to lead or identify positive social or organizational change?”
False
True
Question 10 / 20
Which of the following is a characteristic of a synthesis?
Organize by article.
Compare and contrast.
Report in order of year.
Annotate and argue.
Question 11 / 20
What are the components of the problem space?
A synthesis containing empirical and current sources.
What is known in the literature and what still needs to be understood.
An argument for the research design and justification of the theory.
My personal experience and a defined need from society.
12. All literature cited in the the background of the study needs to be dated from within 5 years of the dissertation publication date.
True
False
Question 13 / 20
It is appropriate to talk about the research design when you are providing the rationale for the methodology.
False
True
14. What is the purpose of the Background of the Study section?
Provide an annotated bibliography of the most often cited research for the field
Establish the themes for the literature review.
Describe what is currently known about the broad topic that will help frame the study.
Discuss the origins of the methodology and research design.
Question 15 / 20
What is a main difference between quantitative and qualitative research questions?
Qualitative RQs need to be aligned to the problem statement, but quantitative RQs can stand alone.
Quantitative RQs need to be validated, qualitative RQs do not.
Qualitative research questions are written by the researcher, quantitative are not.
Quantitative research questions have associated hypotheses, qualitative RQs do not.
Question 16 / 20
The problem statement reflects the research design
True
False
Question 17 / 20
Which of the following accurately defines the problem space?
The mental representation of a problem and all the possible paths of solving it.
My topic of interest, which has been approved by my committee.
The need for the study described in terms that non-researchers will understand.
What I see as the problem that I can argue through experience and current social issues.
Question 18 / 20
The Problem Statement is the heart of the dissertation
True
False
Question 19 / 20
Which of the following is not an acceptable source for the literature review?
Technical reports.
Conference proceedings.
Web publications.
Scholarly, peer reviewed, primary source articles.
Question 20 / 20
Who does the target population consist of?
Those who consent to be in the study.
Those who participate in the study.
The group from which the sample will be drawn.
All people living in the state in which the study will be completed.
