This is a 4-item multiple choice assessment of this week’s Learning Objectives. All 4 items relate to information provided in this week’s required Learning Resources. Below is an example item.
The theoretical or conceptual framework of a study…
a. …plays a key role in interpreting the results of the study.
b. …determines the results of the study.
c. …determines whether the study will use a quantitative or qualitative approach.
d. …is merely an historical backdrop for the study.
To Prepare
· Review this week’s Learning Resources, focusing on the purpose of and scholarly sources to include in a literature review. In addition, think about how theoretical and conceptual frameworks guide quantitative and qualitative research studies.
· Review your results from Part B of the Pre-Course Assessments. Verify your understanding of each concept that was assessed. Also, if applicable, identify questions you answered incorrectly and think about how you should have answered instead and why.
