CRC Domain 12: Research, Methodology, and Performance Management Welcome to your CRC Domain 12: Research, Methodology, and Performance Management 1. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management In the context of experimental research, what does the term "internal validity" refer to? The extent to which the results can be generalized to other settings The accuracy with which the study identifies causal relationships The level of randomness in the assignment of participants to groups The consistency of the measurement across different instruments None 2. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management Which of the following statistical tests is most appropriate for comparing the means of three or more independent groups? Chi-square test T-test ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) Pearson correlation None 3. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management In qualitative research, what is the primary purpose of triangulation? To reduce the sample size To increase the complexity of the data To enhance the credibility of the results To lengthen the duration of the study None 4. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management Which of the following best defines the term "effect size" in research? The probability that the study results are due to chance The magnitude of the difference between groups in a study The number of participants required for the study The percentage of variance explained by the independent variable None 5. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management What is the main purpose of a literature review in a research study? To provide a historical account of the topic To identify gaps and questions for future research To list sources in alphabetical order To summarize statistical formulas used in the field None 6. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management What type of research design is best suited to establish cause-and-effect relationships? Descriptive research Correlational research Experimental research Qualitative research None 7. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management In the context of performance management, what does a "dashboard" typically display? Detailed financial reports Comprehensive employee biographies Key performance indicators (KPIs) Full-length operational manuals None 8. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management When analyzing survey data, what is the primary purpose of using cross-tabulation? To determine the sample size To compare the responses of different demographic groups To calculate the mean response to each question To identify open-ended responses None 9. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management In research methodology, what is the significance of a pilot study? To provide definitive and conclusive evidence for hypotheses To test and refine the research design and instruments To increase the study's sample size To finalize the research questions None 10. CRC: Research Methodology and Performance Management What does the term "meta-analysis" refer to in the context of research? Writing a comprehensive review of a single study Conducting an interview with a meta-perspective Analyzing data from multiple studies to draw broader conclusions Developing new theories that transcend traditional frameworks None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
