2023 Quiz Questions
Which one of the following is not required for inclusion in a letter of consent?
1. The purpose of the research.
2. How long the participants will be involved.
3. An assurance that the results will be kept strictly confidential.
4. Confirmation that the project funding will be appropriately spent.
There is no expectation for a confirmation on how funding will be handled. Refer to page 73 of your
textbook for the information contained in a letter or consent.
If HMEMS80 students who perform poorly on assignment 01 generally perform poorly in the Portfolio
examination as well, we can expect ______.
1. a negative correlation because both performance levels are low
2. no correlation because of the inverse relationship of the variables
3. a positive correlation because the scores change in the same direction
4. a perfect correlation because both performance levels are low
The correlation between performance in assignment 01 and the Portfolio examination performance
is positive because when the assignment 01 performance is low, the same applies to the Portfolio
performance. Refer to page 103 of your prescribed book.
In an experimental research study, the primary goal is to isolate and identify the effect produced by
the _______ variable.
1. dependent
2. control
3. moderator
4. independent
The different types of variables are summarised in table 2.1 on page 22 and pages 132 to 133 of your
textbook.
Which approach is most appropriate for obtaining a deeper understanding of a phenomenon?
1. Experimental research.
2. Quasi-experimental research.
3. Qualitative research.
4. Descriptive research.
Qualitative research is most appropriate for obtaining a deeper understanding of a phenomenon.
Please refer to Chapter 1, page 11 of your prescribed book.
Indicate which basic ethical principle is breached in the following example:
“A researcher conducted an experiment with police officers in the violent crimes unit in the SAPS who
suffer from post-traumatic stress. The participants were told that the deputy director of the unit would
like to see them, to give them their retrenchment packages. The aim of the research project was to
, determine the mental reaction of individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress who receives more
traumatic news. The participants were told to wait in a waiting area for 60 minutes, where their
behaviour was observed. The participants were later told that it was just an experiment.”
1. Protection from harm.
2. Informed consent.
3. Protection from harm and informed consent
4. Debriefing and maintenance of privacy.
In this example, the researcher did not inform participants that they were taking part in a research
study and they did not ensure that mechanisms were in place to manage the potential harm that may
have resulted from the study. The researcher therefore engaged in unethical research behaviour as
he/she did not protect the participants from harm (p. 72), nor did he/she obtain informed consent (p.
73).
Which one of the following is considered a moderate correlation coefficient?
1. 0.91
2. 0.01
3. 0.53
4. 0.72
The correlation coefficient between 0.4 and 0.6 are said to be moderate refer to page 107 of the
textbook.
Identify the independent variable in the following case study:
“A director of residential living on a large university campus is concerned about the large turnover rate
in resident assistants. In recent years, many resident assistants have left their positions before
completing even 1 year in their assignments. The director wants to identify the factors that predict
commitment as a resident assistant (defined as continuing in the position a minimum of 2 years). The
director decides to assess knowledge of the position, attitude toward residential policies, and ability to
handle conflicts as predictors for commitment to the position.”
1. Knowledge of position, attitude toward policies, and ability to handle conflicts.
2. Commitment to position.
3. Residential assistants.
4. Continuing in the position a minimum of 2 years.
As explained on page 22 of your textbook, knowledge of position, attitude towards policies and ability
to manage conflicts are the predictor variables. Therefore, these variables are independent in this
study.
Which of the following, when available, give the researcher descriptive data about the composition of
an organisation?
1. Direct observation
2. Physical artifacts
3. Focus groups
Which one of the following is not required for inclusion in a letter of consent?
1. The purpose of the research.
2. How long the participants will be involved.
3. An assurance that the results will be kept strictly confidential.
4. Confirmation that the project funding will be appropriately spent.
There is no expectation for a confirmation on how funding will be handled. Refer to page 73 of your
textbook for the information contained in a letter or consent.
If HMEMS80 students who perform poorly on assignment 01 generally perform poorly in the Portfolio
examination as well, we can expect ______.
1. a negative correlation because both performance levels are low
2. no correlation because of the inverse relationship of the variables
3. a positive correlation because the scores change in the same direction
4. a perfect correlation because both performance levels are low
The correlation between performance in assignment 01 and the Portfolio examination performance
is positive because when the assignment 01 performance is low, the same applies to the Portfolio
performance. Refer to page 103 of your prescribed book.
In an experimental research study, the primary goal is to isolate and identify the effect produced by
the _______ variable.
1. dependent
2. control
3. moderator
4. independent
The different types of variables are summarised in table 2.1 on page 22 and pages 132 to 133 of your
textbook.
Which approach is most appropriate for obtaining a deeper understanding of a phenomenon?
1. Experimental research.
2. Quasi-experimental research.
3. Qualitative research.
4. Descriptive research.
Qualitative research is most appropriate for obtaining a deeper understanding of a phenomenon.
Please refer to Chapter 1, page 11 of your prescribed book.
Indicate which basic ethical principle is breached in the following example:
“A researcher conducted an experiment with police officers in the violent crimes unit in the SAPS who
suffer from post-traumatic stress. The participants were told that the deputy director of the unit would
like to see them, to give them their retrenchment packages. The aim of the research project was to
, determine the mental reaction of individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress who receives more
traumatic news. The participants were told to wait in a waiting area for 60 minutes, where their
behaviour was observed. The participants were later told that it was just an experiment.”
1. Protection from harm.
2. Informed consent.
3. Protection from harm and informed consent
4. Debriefing and maintenance of privacy.
In this example, the researcher did not inform participants that they were taking part in a research
study and they did not ensure that mechanisms were in place to manage the potential harm that may
have resulted from the study. The researcher therefore engaged in unethical research behaviour as
he/she did not protect the participants from harm (p. 72), nor did he/she obtain informed consent (p.
73).
Which one of the following is considered a moderate correlation coefficient?
1. 0.91
2. 0.01
3. 0.53
4. 0.72
The correlation coefficient between 0.4 and 0.6 are said to be moderate refer to page 107 of the
textbook.
Identify the independent variable in the following case study:
“A director of residential living on a large university campus is concerned about the large turnover rate
in resident assistants. In recent years, many resident assistants have left their positions before
completing even 1 year in their assignments. The director wants to identify the factors that predict
commitment as a resident assistant (defined as continuing in the position a minimum of 2 years). The
director decides to assess knowledge of the position, attitude toward residential policies, and ability to
handle conflicts as predictors for commitment to the position.”
1. Knowledge of position, attitude toward policies, and ability to handle conflicts.
2. Commitment to position.
3. Residential assistants.
4. Continuing in the position a minimum of 2 years.
As explained on page 22 of your textbook, knowledge of position, attitude towards policies and ability
to manage conflicts are the predictor variables. Therefore, these variables are independent in this
study.
Which of the following, when available, give the researcher descriptive data about the composition of
an organisation?
1. Direct observation
2. Physical artifacts
3. Focus groups
