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B

B

This embodies substantive words or phrases which give the idea of what research is all about.

a. problem

b. title

c. assumption

d. purpose

C

Serves as a springboard for the statement of the problem which consist of the context and historical viewpoints of the problem.

a. title

b. purpose

c. background of the problem

d. significance of the problem

C

Refers to the main issue answered in the major problem of the study:

a. sub-problems

b. objectives of the study

c. goals of the study

d. specific problems

A

These are assertions accepted by the researcher as true on the

basis of logic or reason.

a. assumption

b. purpose

c. objectives

d. goals

D

The researcher's own definition of the terms as used in the study which is concrete and observable

a. lexical

b. conceptual

c. theoretical

d. operational

A

Benefits that the various sectors or target population will gain from the results of the study is expressed in the:

a. significance of the problem

b. əsodind of the study

c. definition of terms

d. background of the study

D

In the scope and delimitations portion of research, the researcher states specific constraints of the study such as the following

Except:

a. scope or coverage

b. limitations of the study

c. expected manageability

d. availability of the respondents

B

The other term for conceptual definition is:

a. operational

b. theoretical

c. objective

d. functional

A

Assumptions that are premised on theories applicable to the field of study:

a. theory-based

b. study-based

c. universal

d. lexical

D

A good statement of the problem must clearly identify any of the following except:

a. variables

b. independent variable

c. dependent variable

d. extraneous variable

A

This refers to whether or not a problem is worth studying.

a. Significance of the study

b. Statement of the problem

c. Originality

d. measurability

B

This is the least consideration for a problem to be researchable.

a. a phenomenon exist which requires clarification or explanation

b. there are available or known solutions tested through research

c. possible solutions to problems are factually contradicting

d. there are existing gaps of knowledge

A

Problems that can be investigated scientifically possess the following criteria except:

a. manageable but may not be observable

b. nature and scope are specific and well-defined

c. can be subjected to empirical testing

d. quantifiable and measurable

B

The internal criteria in choosing a problem for scientific inquiry does not involve:

a. intellectual curiosity of the researcher

b. availability of subjects

c. motivation and interest of the researcher

d. perceptiveness of the researcher

B

Characteristics of researchable problems include the following:

1. originality

2. Significance

3. manageability

4. Measurability

5. subjectivity

a. all except 4

b. all except 5

c. all except 3

d. all except 2

C

Building blocks of research studies and used for specific inquiry

a. concept

b. theory

c. variables

d. models

B

The variable that is manipulable by the researcher

a. extraneous variable

b. stimulus variable

c. criterion variable

d. effect variable

B

The variable that affects the strength o direction of the relationship between the cause and effect variable

a. intervening

b. moderator

c. Independent

d. dependent

B

The nurse would like to research on the effect of "positioning to relieve pressure sores". The independent variable is:

a. relief of pressure sores

b. positioning

c. touch therapy

d. turning to sides

A

What would be the dependent variable of the above same study:

a. relief of pressure sores

b. positioning

c. touch therapy

d. turning to sides