The research purpose should identify the study variable(s) and ...

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The research purpose should identify the study variable(s) and what other key aspect of the study?
 
  a. Design
  b. Measurement tools
  c. Population
  d. Statistics

Question 2

The initial and one of the most significant steps in conducting the research process is:
 
  a. defining the research variables.
  b. determining the feasibility of the study.
  c. identifying the research problem.
  d. stating the research purpose.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The purpose includes the variables, population, and often the setting for the study.
The study design is how the research is going to be carried out. The purpose includes the variables, population, and often the setting for the study.
Measurement tools that are used are included in the methodology section. The purpose includes the variables, population, and often the setting for the study.
Statistics are included as part of the methodology. The purpose includes the variables, population, and often the setting for the study.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose.
Variables are defined once the study problem and purpose are clearly identified. The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose.
The feasibility of a study is an important consideration once the problem and purpose have been established. The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose.
The research purpose is a clear, concise statement regarding the goal of the study; it comes from the need identified through the research problem. The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose.