Research Methods16.docx
- 1. 4. A key conceptis: a. A sub-section in the theoretical framework. b. A source of data. c. A key idea, a key word or a keyphrase. d. A means of gathering data. 5. Data analysis is: a. A very complex process. b. The analysis of data. Data is analysed, findings are produced, conclusions are drawn and recommendations are made. c. The means by which data is gathered for a research project. d. The final step in the research process. 6. The conceptualframework for the research project: a. Contains all of the key concepts ofthe researchproject. b. Contains the theoretical framework for the research project. c. Contains the aim and objectives of the research. d. Contains a description of the context for the research. 7. The conceptualframework is contained in: a. The literature review. b. The research methodology. c. The analysis carried out for the research project. d. The researchstatement/question. 8. As you begin your research project it is important to record your thoughts, ideas, inspirations, contacts, references and resources: a. Using an electronic recording device. b. In a researchdiary. c. For posterity. d. For your research supervisor. 9. You will be able to refer back to your research diary for:
- 2. a. For a recordof the researchproject, and for inspiration and ideas. The researchdiary will save you a lot of time in the writing process. b. Memories of your social life. c. A record of your time at college. d. Help with cramming for exams. 10.Social research is: a. About statistical analysis. b. About investigating some aspectof the socialworld. c. Done by sociologists. d. Always complex and difficult to understand. 11.Business research is: a. About statistical analysis. b. Always complex and difficult to understand. c. About investigating some aspectof business. d. Not really relevant. 12.Social research paradigms are: a. Different perspectives takenby socialscientists onthe socialworld. b. Irrelevant in business research. c. Data gathering methods. d. Different means of analysing data. 13.The methodological framework contains: a. All of the key concepts in the research project. b. All of the detail on how the researchwas conducted. c. The literature review. d. Detail on the background to the research.