7. If a study is "reliable", this means that: a. It was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted b. The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions c. The findings can be generalized to other social settings d. The methods are stated clearly enough for the research to be replicated 8. How many words should an abstract contain? a 50 b. 75 c. 120 d. 300 9. Why do you need to review the existing literature? a. To make sure you have a long list of references b. Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count To find out what is already known about your area of interest d. To help in your general studying 10. To read critically means: a. Taking an opposing point of view to the ideas and opinions expressed w Skimming through the material because most of it is just padding: Evaluating what you read in terms of your own research questions d. Being negative about something before you read it 11. When accessing the internet, which of these steps is the least essential? a Recording the full URL b. Noting the access dates Downloading material to be referenced d. Keeping the link in mind for recall 12. A research proposal is best described as a(n): a. Framework for data collection and analysis b. Description of the research process for a research projects! c. Description of how the researcher plans to maintain an ethical perspective during the study d. Argument for the merit of the study 13. The research process is best described as a consoro a. Method to select a frame of reference most is per b. Set of rules that govern the selection of subjects Series of steps completed in a logi order d. Plan that directs the research design 14. The statement "To identify the relationship between the time the patient spends on the operating tat the development of pressure ulcers' is best described as a research: @ Objective in the b. Aim c. Question d. Hypothesis Doc. No.: EXM/F/03 Revision No.: 1 Page No.: 2/6 Issue No.: 1 Date: 12/04/15 Author: EC Last Update: 15/04/15 Approved: Provost