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BA IRM CTC Final test 2021 December

Introduction to Research Methods (Đại học Khoa học Xã hội và Nhân văn, Đại học Quốc
gia Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh)

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Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City Student name:

UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Student ID:
FACULTY OF ENGLISH LINGUISTICS & LITERATURE Class:

FINAL TEST in
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS
Date of test: …………………. Duration: 60 minutes
Notes:
- Students write their answers in the same test paper. (SV làm bài trên đề thi)
- Use of dictionaries, texts and readings of any format are allowed. (SV được sử dụng từ
điển, tài liệu và sách các loại)
- Please submit the pdf file of your tasks via the Google folder or
eflearning.hcmussh.edu.vn as instructed by the Proctors (SV nộp bài làm dạng file pdf
qua Google folder hoặc eflearning.hcmussh.edu.vn theo hướng dẫn của CB coi thi)

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Dept. Chair (in number & words)/
Max: 10 points
(Full name & signature) (Full name & signature)

Tran T.M.Phuong, PhD

PART 1. (Questions 1-10) Match the following words or phrases with their proper
definitions or explanations. (2 points)
A B
1. in-depth interview a. The focus of this framework is usually on the section(s) which
become the basis of a research study.
2. focus group b. This type of study design is aimed at obtaining an overall ‘picture’
as it stands at the time of the study.
3. theoretical framework c. If this procedure is done properly, it is possible for the researcher
to generalise the results of his study to the whole of the research
population.
4. structured interview d. When applying this method of collecting data, the researcher aims
to achieve a holistic understanding the respondent’s point of view
or situation.
5. longitudinal study e. The emphasis of this type of research is on describing and
interpreting cultural behaviour.
6. ethnography f. This framework includes the issues in which your study is
embedded.

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7. cross-sectional study g. When conducting this type of research, the researcher does not do
research on people, but he/she works with them and acts as a
facilitator.
8. action research h. This type of study design is useful when a researcher needs to
collect factual information on a continuing basis.
9. conceptual framework i. In this discussion, the researcher works as a moderator or facilitor
who presents a particular topic, make questions and lead the
conversations.
10. sampling j. When applying this method of collecting data, the researcher is
supposed to strictly base on a series of ready-made questions to
ask the respondents.
Write your answers here:
1. 3. 5. 7. 9.
2. 4. 6. 8. 10.

PART 2. (Questions 11-25) Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false.
Mark your answer (X) in the appropriate column. (3 points)
Statements True False
11. Choosing a sample for a research is one step of the last stage of carrying out
the research.
12. Pure research and applied research are two types of research from the
perspective of application.
13. The researcher studies a situation to put forward its changes or improvements
in action research.
14. Ethnography, a typical example of quantitative research methodologies,
involves theory development based on the collected data.
15. Interviews can be conducted in only two ways: structured and unstructured.
16. One disadvantage of the focus group method is a participant’s opinions might
be negatively influenced by the others.
17. A variable which can have different values refers to a measurable image,
perception or concept.
18. Primary research refers to the study of a topic through the findings and results
of other previous studies.
19. Simple random sampling and cluster sampling are two examples of
probability sampling methods.
20. A literature review is where a researcher provides a theoretical background
and previous studies’ findings as well as a discussion of the findings of the
current study.

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21. In a questionnaire, it is faster to manipulate open-ended questions and their

responses are more difficult to note down.
22. To analyze qualitative data, a researcher can use thematic analysis and
comparative analysis methods.
23. A research proposal is intended to outline what a researcher will do to serve
various research purposes such as answering a research question or proving a
hypothesis.
24. A researcher needs to consider ethical issues about his or her research
participants or subjects only.
25. A research report is the end-product of the research process.

PART 3. (Questions 26-30) Read the following research aims and survey questions and
decide what is wrong with each of them. Discuss how you might overcome the problems you
have identified for each case and rewrite these aims and questions. (5 points)
(It should be noted that these research aims and survey questions were selected from different
students’ proposed projects. There is no connection between the research aims and the survey
questions below.)
Research aims
26. This study aims to find out what students think about doing research.
27. This study aims to examine the advantages and disadvantages of using cell phones at school.
Survey questions
28. I don't think university education should not be free. (Please tick the appropriate box below.)
◻ True
◻ False
29. Do you frequently use a gym? (Please tick the appropriate box below.)
◻ Yes
◻ No
30. Where do you use the internet? (Please tick the appropriate box below.)
◻ At home
◻ In the office
◻ Neither

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This is the end of the test.

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