Author Question: Which of the following items is not typically included in the purpose statement of a research study? ... (Read 73 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following items is not typically included in the purpose statement of a research study?

a. Variables
b. Methodology
c. Population of interest
d. Setting of the study

Question 2

Pilot studies are done for which reason?

a. Conceptualize the project
b. Develop and refining a planned study
c. Generalize findings to a population
d. Identify gaps in knowledge

EAN94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The methodology describes how the study will be conducted, and is not considered a component of the purpose statement.
The purpose includes the variables, population, and often the setting for the study.
The purpose includes the variables, population, and often the setting for the study.
The purpose includes the variables, population, and often the setting for the study.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A pilot study is developed similarly to a proposed study to test the research process before implementation of the full study. This allows for development and refinement of the research plan.
The pilot study is based on the same methodology as the bigger project; it would already have been developed conceptually.
Usually pilot studies are conducted with small sample sizes, making them difficult to generalize.
Gaps in knowledge are not identified through pilot studies.