RSCH6258: Accounting Research Method
It is a self-evident truth which is based upon a known fact or phenomena. Often times in descriptive or historical researches, assumptions are not explicitly expressed but left implicit, that is, they are unwritten.
Assumptions
It has the purpose of determining the future operation of the variables under investigation with the aim of controlling or redirecting such for the better. Select one: A. Qualitative Research B. Quantitative Research C. Predictive or prognostic research D. Directive Research
C. Predictive or prognostic research
This is an unwritten policy of certain institutions and governments prohibiting the study of topics that are believed to run counter to the established doctrines of such institutions or governments.
Dogmatism
If the title contains more than one line, it must be written all words in small letters. Select one: True False
False
If there is no assumption, expressed or implicit, there can be specific question. Select one: True False
False
In decelopmental research, all possible courses of action are specified and identified and the researcher tries to find the most advantageous. Select one: True False
False
It is customary to state a specific subproblems not in the interrogative form. Select one: True False
False
Quantitative research, this is research in which the use of quantity or statistic is practically nil. Select one: True False
False
The aim or purpose of the problem for investigation is to answers the question "What'? Select one: True False
False
The only sources of related literature and studies are Books, Encyclopedias, and Almanacs. Select one: True False
False
You cannot assume that your population is typical. This point is to be made under Results and Discussions.. Select one: True False
False
It is an educated guess about the answer to a specific question or answer to a specific question raised at the beginning of the investigation.
Hypothesis
This is attributing something to another without any logical basis.
Illogical reasoning
It is one in which inferential statistics are utilized to determine the results of the study.
Quantitative or statistical research
It is composed of discussion of facts and principles to which the present study deals is related. For instance, if the present study deals with drug addiction, literature to be reviewed or surveyed should be composed of materials that deal with drug addiction.
Related Literature and Studies
Is a statement that implies that an investigation, inquiry or study is to be conducted, or that the problem is ready for investigation, inquiry or study.
Research problem
This is persisting to believe an observed pattern from an overgeneralization and ignoring other pertinent patterns.
Selective observations
A survey or review of related literature and studies is very important because such reviewed literature and studies serve as a foundation of the proposed study.
True
Chi-square, analysis of variance, correlation are examples of inferential statistics that used to test hypothesis. Select one: True False
True
Generally, there should be a general statement of the problem and then this should be broken up into as many subproblems or specific questions as necessary. Select one: True False
True
Hypotheses are formulated from the specific questions upon which they are based. Select one: True False
True
Hypotheses are usually stated in the null form because testing a null hypothesis is easier than a hypothesis in the operational form Select one: True False
True
Hypotheses help the researcher in designing his study: what methods, research instruments, sampling design, and statistical treatments to be use, what data to be gather, and etc. Select one: True False
True
Inaccurate observation, this is describing wrongly what is actually observed. Select one: True False
True
Objectivity means that there should be no bias or partiality in treating the results of the inquiry. The results should not be tampered with, whatever they may be. Select one: True False
True
One of the characteristics of good research is that, it is systematic. It follows the scientific method of research which includes the following sequential steps. Select one: True False
True
Related studies, on the hand, are studies, inquiries, or investigations already conducted to which the present proposed study is related or has some bearing or similarity Select one: True False
True
Research is a process of gathering data or information to solve a particular or specific problem in a scientific manner. Select one: True False
True
Systematic organization refers to proper and accurate tabulation of data as well as presenting them in statistical tables ready for interpretation. Select one: True False
True
The equipment and instruments for research should always available and can give valid reliable results. Select one: True False
True
The fourth principle refers to the setting up of standards or principles which serves as bases for evaluating the findings of a study. Select one: True False
True
The research problem or topic must be chosen by the researcher himself. This is to avoid blaming others or offering excuses for any obstacle encountered Select one: True False
True
The sources of related literature and studies are located in the following places: Libraries, either government, school, or private libraries, Government and private offices, The National Library, The Library of the Department of Education. Select one: True False
True
The surveyed materials must be as recent as possible. This is important because of the rapid social, economic, scientific, and technological changes. Select one: True False
True
The title is formulated before the start of the research. It may be revised by the researcher later if there is a need to revise. Select one: True False
True
Variables are those things that vary in quantity and quality which are to be manipulated by the researcher. Select one: True False
True
You cannot assume the value of your study. Such as argument should have been made under the section, significance of the study. Select one: True False
True
In_______________, hypotheses have to be explicit, they have to be expressed. They have to be expressed also in comparative and correlational studies Select one: a. Operational Form b. Experimental Investigation c. Null Form d. Historical Investigation
b. Experimental Investigation
This is accepting the customs, beliefs, practices, and superstitions are true and are parts of the daily lives of men. Select one: a. Selective b. Overgeneralization c. Tradition d. Authority
c. Tradition
A form of hypotheses that states in the affirmative and that there is a difference between two phenomena. Select one: a. null form b. exprimental c. historical d. operational form
d. operational form
