A distinction between basic research and applied research is that basic research has no immediate application at the time it is completed, whereas applied research does.

a$.$

True

b$.$

False

$7.$

The process through which new knowledge is discovered is called $\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$

theory building

b$.$

research

c$.$

data analysis

d$.$

inferential statistics

$8.$

The best way to maintain confidentiality when conducting research is $\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$

not to keep records secure through password protected files

b$.$

to minimise the number of people who see or handle the data

c$.$

share information of research participants with friends and family

d$.$

not to keep the data in a controlled situation

$9$

Test$-$Retest Reliability examines $\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$

consistency across raters

b$.$

consistency over time

c$.$

consistency between forms

d$.$

the unidimensional nature of a set of items

$10$

Which of the following, when available, give the researcher descriptive data about the composition of an organisation?

a$.$

Direct Observation

b$.$

Physical Artifacts

c$.$

Focus Groups

d$.$

Archival Records