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Test for Chapter 1
Contributed by: Constantino
  • 1. 1. What is one of the key objectives of research according to UNLV (2022)?
A) To publish more papers
B) to generate new knowledge and solve problems
C) To increase collaboration among students
D) To promote student participation
  • 2. 2. Which of the following is a definition of research?
A) Research is a form of storytelling.
B) Research is limited to laboratory settings.
C) Research is a systematic investigation to establish facts.
D) Research is a random exploration of ideas.
  • 3. 3. What type of research is aimed at solving practical problems?
A) Correlational
B) Pure Basic
C) Descriptive
D) Applied
  • 4. 4. Why do universities, like UNLV, encourage academics to engage in research?
A) To increase student admissions
B) To contribute to society by addressing real-world issues
C) To boost the institution's global ranking
D) To fund other departments
  • 5. 5. What is the difference between pure basic research and applied research?
A) Applied research is conducted only in universities, while pure basic research is done in industries.
B) Pure basic research seeks to increase knowledge for knowledge's sake, while applied research is concerned with solving practical problems.
C) Pure basic research is concerned with immediate applications, while applied research seeks to increase knowledge for knowledge's sake.
D) Pure basic research requires more funding than applied research.
  • 6. 6. Which of the following is NOT a reason why research is important in education?
A) It improves administrative decision-making.
B) It promotes a better understanding of student learning behaviors.
C) It helps develop teaching strategies.
D) It eliminates the need for student assessment.
  • 7. 7. How does research strengthen the economy according to UNLV?
A) By reducing unemployment rates among students
B) By funding more student scholarships
C) By contributing to innovations and new technologies
D) By increasing tax revenue from academic institutions
  • 8. 8. Given a criminology study investigating the effectiveness of police body cameras in reducing crime, what type of research is being conducted?
A) Descriptive
B) Pure Basic
C) Qualitative
D) Applied
  • 9. 9. A student uses a survey to gather data on the study habits of their classmates. This is an example of which phase of the research process?
A) Interpretation Phase
B) Data Collection Phase
C) Idea-Generating Phase
D) Problem Definition Phase
  • 10. 10. A professor is conducting a study to determine the relationship between poverty and crime rates in a certain city. What type of research is this?
A) Experimental Research
B) Descriptive Research
C) Correlation Research
D) Intervention Research
  • 11. 11.A criminologist wants to develop a new tool for forensic analysis. What role does this play in research?
A) Testing a hypothesis
B) Solving a descriptive research problem
C) Developing new scientific tools and techniques
D) Creating a theoretical framework
  • 12. 12. Which of the following represents a direct benefit of educational research for students?
A) Enhancing the school infrastructure
B) Increasing national employment rates
C) Improving learning materials and teaching methods
D) Enforcing discipline policies
  • 13. 13. Which pathway allows research to collaborate with users in different sectors, such as the public and business sectors?
A) Participation in research networks
B) Conducting theoretical research
C) Holding seminars and conferences
D) Dissemination of research articles
  • 14. 14. How does correlation research differ from descriptive research?
A) Descriptive research examines cause and effect, while correlation research explores relationships between variables.
B) Descriptive research collects data without manipulation, while correlation research assesses the strength of relationships between variables.
C) Correlation research always requires qualitative methods, whereas descriptive research does not.
D) Correlation research explains why certain behaviors occur, while descriptive research merely records behaviors.
  • 15. 15. Evaluate the role of research in addressing issues in the community. Which statement best explains this?
A) Research only benefits the academic community and not the general public.
B) Research provides a scientific basis for developing policies that address community issues.
C) Research is only helpful in theoretical applications, not practical community problems.
D) Research has limited use in addressing real-life community problems.
  • 16. 16. In what way does intervention research contribute to the field of criminology?
A) It records criminal behavior without attempting to change it.
B) It focuses on explaining relationships between criminal variables.
C) It seeks to assess and improve crime prevention strategies and policies.
D) It emphasizes describing criminal phenomena without testing new solutions.
  • 17. 17. What is the most effective way for research to influence human behavior?
A) Through public awareness campaigns
B) By influencing government policy
C) By publishing academic articles
D) Through community discussions
  • 18. 18. Create a research question to explore the impact of social media on juvenile delinquency.
A) How does social media usage among teens correlate with criminal activity?
B) What platforms are most popular among delinquent youth?
C) Does social media lead to higher rates of juvenile delinquency?
D) How does social media influence teenage behavior?
  • 19. 19. Design a research objective for a study aiming to measure the role of community policing in reducing crime.
A) To explore community views on policing
B) To identify the most effective methods of community policing
C) To evaluate how community policing initiatives have lowered crime rates in urban areas
D) To increase funding for community policing programs
  • 20. 20. Formulate a hypothesis for a study on the relationship between unemployment rates and crime rates.
A) There is no connection between unemployment rates and crime rates.
B) Crime rates fluctuate independently of unemployment.
C) Unemployment rates are irrelevant to criminal behavior.
D) Higher unemployment rates are associated with higher crime rates.
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