Research Framework and Hypothesis Definitions

33. framework or an organizing model for the research questions, the hypotheses, and the data collection procedure

A. theory

B. concept

C. hypothesis

D. variable

34. a lens or conceptual model that you adopt to guide your research

A. theoretical framework

C. hypotheses

B. conceptual framework

D. Theory

35. It pertains to how terms are usually defined in the research.

A. Contextual definition

C. Operational Definition

B. Conceptual definition

D. Localized definition

36. It pertains to how variables are measured or used in the research.

A. Contextual definition

C. Operational Definition

B. Conceptual definition

37. What is a characteristic of a hypothesis?

D. Localized definition

A. It is a tentative statement.

B. Its validity is unknown.

C. In most cases, it specifies a relationship between two or more variables.

D. All of the above

38. What is not a function of a hypothesis?

A. It replaces the research problem

B. It ensures that only information needed will be collected C. It enables to specifically conclude what is true and what is false

D. It provides focus to the research problem and enhances objectivity

Here are the answers to your questions:

33. A. theory
    A theory serves as a framework or organizing model for research questions, hypotheses, and data collection procedures.

34. B. conceptual framework
    A conceptual framework is a lens or model that guides your research.

35. B. Conceptual definition
    A conceptual definition pertains to how terms are usually defined in the research.

36. C. Operational Definition
    An operational definition pertains to how variables are measured or used in the research.

37. D. All of the above
    All the options describe characteristics of a hypothesis: it is a tentative statement, its validity is unknown, and it specifies a relationship between two or more variables.

38. A. It replaces the research problem
    A hypothesis does not replace the research problem; rather, it provides a specific statement that can be tested in relation to the research problem.