If the research selects critical realism , then the researcher will

a.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct a survey research , a longitudinal approach

b.

Use the deductive research approach, conduct a survey research , a cross-sectional approach

c.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct grounded theory, a longitudinal approach

d.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct survey research, a cross-sectional approach

e.

Use the deductive research approach, conduct survey research, a cross-sectional approach

Question 2

The interpretive philosophy focuses on utilising qualitative analysis over quantitative or statistical analysis to obtain the results.

Select one:

True

False

Question 3

Where .......................would focus the attendance of 20 people at a given event, , ................. would focus on why the 20 people have attended the given and why others might not have attended the given event

a.

Scientist, Interpretivist

b.

Positivist; Interpretivist

c.

Interpretivist, Positivist

d.

Positivist; Pragmatist

e.

Critical Realist, Pragmatist

Question 4

Critical Realism falls between Positivism and Interpretivism

Select one:

True

False

Question 5

The positivist philosophy :

a.

Assumes that there are multiple truths, it is possible to measure everything, no value judgements , relationships between concepts can be tested, generalisations can be made

b.

Assumes that there is only one truth, it is not possible to measure everything, no value judgements , relationships between concepts can be tested, generalisations can be made

c.

Assumes that there is only one truth, it is not possible to measure everything, no value judgements , relationships between concepts can be tested, generalisations cannot be made

d.

Assumes that there is only one truth, it is possible to measure everything, no value judgements , relationships between concepts can be tested, generalisations can be made

e.

Assumes that there is only one truth, it is not possible to measure everything, value judgements can be made , relationships between concepts can be tested, generalisations cannot be made

Question 6

The outer layer of the research onion is the Research Approach

Select one:

True

False

Question 7

Refer to the following scenario and select the answer that is the MOST correct

Assume that Nandi wishes to examine the relationship between Covid deaths and unemployment in South Africa. If Nandi decides to use the Positivist Philosophy, she would:

a.

Interview families that have been affected by covid deaths and find out whether any of the members of the given household lost their employment

b.

Conduct survey research and ask mainly closed-ended questions regarding the respondent's views of Covid deaths and unemployment.

c.

Conduct a focus group consisting of unemployed workers in which she discusses the impact of Covid Deaths and statistics

d.

Conduct survey research and ask mainly closed-ended questions regarding the respondent's views of Covid deaths and unemployment and collect data regarding Covid deaths and unemployment and then test the relationship between the variables

e.

Collect data regarding Covid deaths and unemployment and then test the relationship between the variables

Question 8

If the research selects interpretivism, then the researcher will

a.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct survey research, a cross-sectional approach

b.

Use the deductive research approach, conduct a survey research , a longitudinal approach

c.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct grounded theory, a longitudinal approach

d.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct a survey research , a longitudinal approach

e.

Use the deductive research approach, conduct survey research, a cross-sectional approach

Question 9

With reference to Critical Realism, indicate which of the following statements is the MOST correct

a.

In the generate solution stage, the researcher will distribute questionnaires to test whether the respondents have understood the given concept or relationship between the concepts

b.

In the verification concept stage, the researcher will distribute questionnaires to test whether the researcher has understood the given concept or relationship between the concepts

c.

In the verification concept stage, the researcher will distribute questionnaires to test whether the respondents have understood the given concept or relationship between the concepts

d.

In the verification concept stage, the researcher designs a theory based on patterns

e.

In the generate solution phase, the researcher will distribute questionnaires to test whether the researcher has understood the given concept or relationship between the concepts

Question 10

Refer to to the following statement and indicate which option is the MOST correct

According to critical realism, the researcher has to plan key aspects of the research. These include how to:

a.

Study research methodology and ensure that the researcher has a textbook on research methodology

b.

Gain skills to conduct the research; ensure conformity, solution generation, assessment of findings and recommendations

c.

Gain knowledge of the concept; make sure that everyone has a common understanding of the concept, solution generation, assessment of findings and recommendations

d.

Gain knowledge of the constructs; make observations, theory generation , hypothesis testing and skill development, implement recommendations and distribute results

e.

Utilise grounded theorem and interviews with experts.

Question 11

If the researcher selects the pragmatism philosophy, then the researcher will use the inductive research approach and conduct survey research

Select one:

True

False

Question 12

The types of research used in the positivist philosophy are:

a.

Testing statical significance, Making observations, putting patterns together, finding relationships between concepts, testing theories

b.

Making observations, putting patterns together, finding relationships between concepts, testing theories

c.

Testing hypotheses and theories , making observations, forecasting and making predictions, testing for correlations and causality

d.

Testing hypotheses, providing explanations, forecasting and making predictions, testing for correlations and causality

e.

Testing theories and predicting behaviour, providing explanations, forecasting and making predictions, testing for correlations and causality

Question 13

If the research selects positivism , then the researcher will

a.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct a survey research , a longitudinal approach

b.

Use the deductive research approach, conduct a survey research , a cross-sectional approach

c.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct survey research, a cross-sectional approach

d.

Use the inductive research approach, conduct grounded theory, a longitudinal approach

e.

Use the deductive research approach, conduct survey research, a cross-sectional approach

Question 14

Match the following phrases with the most correct term or phrase

knowledge that is not always well documented and tries to link experience that individuals have with regard to a given phenomenon and observations on how individuals make decisions, and act as well as potential consequences for these actions.	Answer 1Choose...Knowledge that links experience and actionGrounded knowledgeKnowledge that links skills and valuesDecision makingUseful knowledge
Enables researchers to engage with multiple experiences of the same phenomena while at the same time directing the inquiry towards practical, problem-solving.	Answer 2Choose...Knowledge that links experience and actionGrounded knowledgeKnowledge that links skills and valuesDecision makingUseful knowledge

Question 15

Assume that Khanyi predicts that fitness depends on how much a person runs per day. Thus, if a person runs 5km a day, they will become more fit. If a person runs 100 m a day, they will not become fit. There are no other factors that can influence fitness. This is an example of:

a.

Inductive Reasoning

b.

Interpretivism

c.

Pragmatism

d.

Positivism

e.

Critical Realism

Question 16

Critical Realism is the complete opposite to Positivism

Select one:

True

False