Which of the following statements describing the research purpose ...

[cherise1989]

Which of the following statements describing the research purpose is true?
 
  a. It is seldom possible to include all the necessary components of a research purpose within one sentence.
  b. The research statement is oftentimes disclosed with the discussion of the findings.
  c. The reader can determine the research purpose in most titles of research articles.
  d. The research purpose is revealed only after the foundation has been laid in the literature review.

Question 2

What type of definition is the following? CDD lymphocyte counts are the measure of immune function.
 
  a. Conceptual
  b. Operational
  c. Physiological
  d. Theoretical

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The research purpose captures the essence of the study and is often the first sentence of the abstract. It is also reflected in the title of the study report.
Usually the variables, population, and setting are included in the research purpose.
The research statement is usually disclosed early in the report, usually within the first paragraphs and can often be determined in most report titles.
The research statement is usually disclosed early in the report, usually within the first paragraphs and can oftentimes be determined in most report titles.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
An operational definition is derived from a set of procedures or progressive acts that a researcher performs to receive sensory impressions that indicate the existence or degree of existence of a variable. An operational definition is developed so that a variable can be measured or manipulated in a concrete situation.
A conceptual definition is the theoretical meaning of a variable.
These are physiological measurements, but the terms within the stem of the question are not defined physiologically. A physiological definition would provide an accurate description of the concept on a biologic level.
The conceptual definition can sometimes be a theoretical definition.