Chapter 5: The Introduction

Test Bank

Note: An asterisk indicates questions which also appear in the online student quizzes.

Multiple Choice

1. Which function of a research introduction is often underdeveloped in research proposals?

a. Create reader interest in the topic.

b. Establish the problem that leads to the study.

c. Place the study within the larger context of the literature.

d. Target a specific audience.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: The Importance of Introductions

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. When summarizing literature, what is the time limit to qualify as “recent literature”?

a. past 3 years

b. past 5 years

c. past 8 years

d. past 10 years

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Studies Addressing the Problem

Difficulty Level: Easy

*3. No research has been conducted to explore metacognition in students with ADHD. Which broad topic might assist the researcher in locating literature to review related to the proposed study?

a. students with disabilities

b. teaching pedagogy

c. classroom environment

d. ADHD medications

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Studies Addressing the Problem

Difficulty Level: Medium

*4. A research abstract should range from ______.

a. 75 to 100 words

b. 100 to 125 words

c. 150 to 250 words

d. 200 to 350 words

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: An Abstract for a Study

Difficulty Level: Easy

True/False

1. Strong, direct quotations are good choices for a lead sentence to capture reader interest.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: The Research Problem

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. The methodological flaws of prior studies should be addressed in the review of literature, not the introduction.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Introductions

Difficulty Level: Easy

*3. Writing an introduction for a mixed methods study follows the social science deficiencies model.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Introductions

Difficulty Level: Easy

4. The deficiencies model of writing an introduction is based on identifying the research problem first.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: The Introduction

Difficulty Level: Easy

5. The significance of a study is measured by its impact in adding to the scholarly research and literature in the field.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Significance of a Study for Audiences

Difficulty Level: Easy

*6. In a qualitative research proposal, it is appropriate to both quantitative and qualitative studies for the review of literature.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Studies Addressing the Problem

Difficulty Level: Easy

Essay

1. A narrative hook serves to capture reader interest and convey an issue related to the research study through the lead sentence(s) of the introduction. Identify a research topic and write a lead sentence(s) that can serve as a narrative hook that reflects the tips offered in the text for designing the opening paragraph.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension/Application

Answer Location: The Research Problem

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. Describe the five components of writing a social science deficiency model of writing an good introduction?

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: The Introduction

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. What constitutes a deficiency in past literature?

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Deficiencies in Past Literature

Difficulty Level: Easy

4. In the text, the authors present the image of an inverted triangle as a way of thinking about what type of literature to review. Explain the triangle image and provide an example of a literature triangle for a research study you might design.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Studies Addressing the Problem

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. Create a rationale for the importance and significance of a proposed study. Be sure to include an explanation of who benefits from your study?

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Significance of a Study for Audiences; Example 5.3

Difficulty Level: Medium