5 Written Questions

1. 1. in advanced research writing, particularly in a dissertation or master's thesis, the section that reiterates the research question and hypothesis (review of the problem),
   presents the research design (overview of the approach), and discusses instruments and procedure to be used (how you will collect data), the data analysis plan (how you will draw conclusions), and the sample size justification (why your sample will be adequate for the research)
2. 1. relevant and connected to the point (pertinent, related to)
3. 1. full of joy (merry, amiable)
4. 2. carefree (unconcerned, unthinking)
5. 1. a proposed or tentative explanation of observable data that is specific and testable

5 Matching Questions

1. research question
2. hypothesis
3. extricate
4. methods/methodology
5. discussion

1. a 2. a system, manner, or mode
2. b 2. a supposition (assumption, guess, premise, theory)
3. c 1. release or free from entanglement
4. d 1. in advanced research writing, particularly in a dissertation or master's thesis, the
   section that explains, interprets, and evaluates the outcomes, with a goal of making the results and outcomes clear to the reader; a critical analysis of the research findings
5. e 1. a single formal statement of the goal of a study; the question that the researcher hopes to answer through the research process

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. 1. abundant (extensive, numerous)
   1. data
   2. acumen
   3. blithe
   4. rife
2. 2. mysteriously unfathomable and profound
   1. inscrutable
   2. discrepant
   3. discredit
   4. extricate
3. 2. exploring solutions; to converse, confer, and communicate for a purpose
   1. acumen
   2. discredit
   3. discrepant
   4. discussion
4. 1. evidence that is impenetrable
   1. extricate
   2. discrepant
   3. discussion
   4. inscrutable
5. 1. opposite
   1. penchant
   2. abstract
   3. discredit
   4. discrepant

5 True/False Questions

1. abstract → 4. a one-paragraph summary of a text or speech [noun]

   True        False

2. abstract → 1. renounce (disown, disavow, reject)

   True        False

3. prevalent → 1. strong liking (fondness, proclivity, desire)

   True        False

4. inscrutable → 2. disagreeing (differing)

   True        False

5. discredit → 1. to defame or dishonor [verb]

   True        False