Question 1

In conducting research, which of the following steps should generally be taken first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deciding on kinds of data to collect 
B)  Preparation of a summary of related research 
C)  Formulation of a working hypothesis 
D)  Formulation of the problem to be solved 
A)  Deciding on kinds of data to collect 
B)  Preparation of a summary of related research 
C)  Formulation of a working hypothesis 
D)  Formulation of the problem to be solved

Question 2

Which of the following is the most frequent error made by graduate students in education in formulating statements of the research problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selecting a problem that is too broad or too narrow 
B)  Selecting a problem that is trivial 
C)  Basing the problem statement on faulty assumptions 
D)  Stating a problem that has already been solved 
A)  Selecting a problem that is too broad or too narrow 
B)  Selecting a problem that is trivial 
C)  Basing the problem statement on faulty assumptions 
D)  Stating a problem that has already been solved

Question 3

Which of the following factors should not influence the decision when one is selecting a topic or problem for research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Will solution of the problem advance knowledge in my field? 
B)  Will I be able to prove that my previously held beliefs are true? 
C)  Will the study lead to the development of other investigations? 
D)  Is the topic or problem amenable to research? 
A)  Will solution of the problem advance knowledge in my field? 
B)  Will I be able to prove that my previously held beliefs are true? 
C)  Will the study lead to the development of other investigations? 
D)  Is the topic or problem amenable to research?

Question 4

The authors argue that studies investigating relations are generally of more value because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  make a greater contribution to knowledge 
B)  make it easier to clarify the study 
C)  are the starting place for all research 
D)  simplify data analysis 
A)  make a greater contribution to knowledge 
B)  make it easier to clarify the study 
C)  are the starting place for all research 
D)  simplify data analysis

Question 5

Matching
-Operational definition

Accepted Answer

A)  Dictionary approach 
B)  Measurable 
C)  Observable 
D)  Justification 
A)  Dictionary approach 
B)  Measurable 
C)  Observable 
D)  Justification

In conducting research, which of the following steps should generally be taken first?

Which of the following is the most frequent error made by graduate students in education in formulating statements of the research problem?

Which of the following factors should not influence the decision when one is selecting a topic or problem for research?

The authors argue that studies investigating relations are generally of more value because they:

Matching -Operational definition

The Nature of Research

Locating and Reviewing the Literature

Ethics and Research

Variables and Hypotheses

Sampling

Instrumentation

Validity and Reliability

Internal Validity

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Statistics in Perspective

Experimental Research

Single-Subject Research

Correlational Research

Causal-Comparative Research

Survey Research

The Nature of Qualitative Research

Observation and Interviewing

Content Analysis

Ethnographic Research

Historical Research

Mixed-Methods Research

Action Research

Preparing Research Proposals and Reports

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Exam 2: The Research Problem

In conducting research, which of the following steps should generally be taken first?

Which of the following is the most frequent error made by graduate students in education in formulating statements of the research problem?

Which of the following factors should not influence the decision when one is selecting a topic or problem for research?

The authors argue that studies investigating relations are generally of more value because they:

Matching -Operational definition

The Nature of Research

Locating and Reviewing the Literature

Ethics and Research

Variables and Hypotheses

Sampling

Instrumentation

Validity and Reliability

Internal Validity

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Statistics in Perspective

Experimental Research

Single-Subject Research

Correlational Research

Causal-Comparative Research

Survey Research

The Nature of Qualitative Research

Observation and Interviewing

Content Analysis

Ethnographic Research

Historical Research

Mixed-Methods Research

Action Research

Preparing Research Proposals and Reports

Filters