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    The key takeaways from the passage are that scientific investigation aims for rigor, confidence, and generalizability. It also discusses deductive vs inductive research methods.

    Scientific investigation aims to have rigor in its theoretical foundation and confidence in the probability that its estimations are correct.

    Parsimony in scientific investigation refers to the idea that a simple model that explains a phenomenon is preferred over a complex model.

    Research Methods

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    Lecturer Testbank
    Chapter 2
    Answers are indicated with a *

    1. Rigor related to scientific investigation refers amongst others to:


    a. The probability that our estimations are correct.
    b. The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon has preference over a complex
    model.
    c. The fact that findings are generalizable.
    *d. The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical foundation.
    2. Confidence as a characteristic of scientific investigation refers to:
    *a. The probability that our estimations are correct.
    b. The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon has preference over a complex
    model.
    c. The fact that findings are generalizable.
    d. The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical foundation.
    3. A researcher who observed separate phenomena and on this basis attempts to arrive at general
    conclusions, works inductively.
    *a. T
    b. F
    4. Logically speaking inductive research comes first (before deductive research)
    *a. T
    b. F
    5. A manager observes that higher prices lead to more sales. The results of a focus group point out
    that consumers use price as an indicator for quality. This is an example of deductive research.
    a. T
    *b. F
    6. Scientific investigation is characterized by a good theoretical base and a sound methodological
    design. These characteristics are both related to the
    of the investigation.
    What must be filled on the line?
    *a. Rigor.
    b. Precision and confidence.
    c. Objectivity.
    d. Parsimony.
    7. An inductive investigation starts with an observation of empirical data.

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    *a. T
    b. F
    8. A deductive investigation is based on theoretically logical reasoning.
    *a. T
    b. F
    9. Parsimony related to scientific investigation refers to:
    a. The probability that our estimations are correct.
    *b.The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon is preferred to a complex
    model.
    c. The fact that findings are generalizable.
    d. The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical base.
    10.It is impossible to test hypotheses via case studies.
    a. T
    b. F*

    11.Case studies are usually qualitative in nature.


    a. T*
    b. F
    12.In the hypothetico-deductive research method, hypotheses play an important role.
    *a. T
    b. F
    13.Deduction is the process of drawing conclusions based on (an interpretation of) the results of
    data-analysis.
    *a. T
    b. F
    14. Epistemology is concerned with the nature of knowledge or how we come to know.
    *a. T
    b. F
    15. For a constructionist, science and scientific research is seen as the way to get at the truth
    a. T
    *b. F
    16. Positivists believe that the world (as we know it!) is mentally constructed.
    a. T
    *b. F

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    17. The research methods of constructionist researchers are often qualitative in nature.
    *a. T
    b. F
    18.Constructionists are often more concerned with understanding a specific case than with the
    generalization of their findings.
    *a. T
    b. F
    19.The critical realist is critical of our ability to understand the world with certainty.
    *a. T
    b. F
    20. Critical realistm does not take on a particular position on what makes good research.
    a. T
    *b. F
    21.The focus of pragmatism is on basic, fundamental research
    a. T
    *b. F
    22. Pragmatism is a combination of the belief in an external reality with the rejection of the claim
    that this external reality can be objectively measured.
    a. T
    *b. F
    23.Knowledge of epistemology may help you to relate to and understand the research of others and
    the choices that were made in this research.
    *a. T
    b. F
    24. Different researchers have different ideas about the nature of knowledge or on how we come to
    know.
    *a. T
    b. F

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