Question 1

Which one of the following steps comes first in conducting a research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operationally defining the variables 
B)  Formulating a research problem 
C)  Reviewing literature 
D)  Selecting a suitable research methodology 
E)  Collecting and interpreting the data 
A)  Operationally defining the variables 
B)  Formulating a research problem 
C)  Reviewing literature 
D)  Selecting a suitable research methodology 
E)  Collecting and interpreting the data

Question 2

Students who enrolled in an introductory research course often find the task of selecting a research problem difficult because

Accepted Answer

A)  one must select a problem when one's knowledge of the research process is limited. 
B)  there is not a foundation of previous research in education upon which to build. 
C)  experience and knowledge in one's area seem to have little relationship to the conduct of research in that area.
There is a paucity of researchable problems for beginning researchers in education. 
A)  one must select a problem when one's knowledge of the research process is limited. 
B)  there is not a foundation of previous research in education upon which to build. 
C)  experience and knowledge in one's area seem to have little relationship to the conduct of research in that area.
There is a paucity of researchable problems for beginning researchers in education.

Question 3

Exhibit 3-6: Consider the question, "Do college students' rate of learning a series of cognitive tasks differ in regard to age and type of motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic)?" and choose the correct response.
-Refer to Exhibit 3-6.What is the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 
B)  College students 
C)  Rate of learning 
D)  Type of motivation 
E)  Two of the above 
A)  Age 
B)  College students 
C)  Rate of learning 
D)  Type of motivation 
E)  Two of the above

Question 4

List four characteristics of a useful theory in research.

Accepted Answer

A good theory is (a) testable

Question 5

Exhibit 3-2: The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should avoid trivial questions, strive for a balance between generality and specificity, and avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.One of these criteria may have been violated in the following examples.Examine each problem, then indicate the kind of violation.
-Refer to Exhibit 3-2.Is there a relationship between the graduation rate of high schools and the school size? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid trivial questions. 
B)  strive for a balance between generality and specificity. 
C)  avoid philosophical and judgmental issues. 
D)  none has been violated 
A)  avoid trivial questions. 
B)  strive for a balance between generality and specificity. 
C)  avoid philosophical and judgmental issues. 
D)  none has been violated

Which one of the following steps comes first in conducting a research study?

Students who enrolled in an introductory research course often find the task of selecting a research problem difficult because

Exhibit 3-6: Consider the question, "Do college students' rate of learning a series of cognitive tasks differ in regard to age and type of motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic)?" and choose the correct response. -Refer to Exhibit 3-6.What is the independent variable?

List four characteristics of a useful theory in research.

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

Reviewing the Literature

The Hypothesis

Descriptive Statistics

Sampling and Inferential Statistics

Tools of Research

Validity and Reliability

Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Ex Post Facto Research

Correlation Research

Survey Research

Defining and Designing Qualitative Research

Types of Qualitative Research

Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research

Action Research

Mixed Methods Research

Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals

Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research

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Exam 3: he Research Problem

Which one of the following steps comes first in conducting a research study?

Students who enrolled in an introductory research course often find the task of selecting a research problem difficult because

Exhibit 3-6: Consider the question, "Do college students' rate of learning a series of cognitive tasks differ in regard to age and type of motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic)?" and choose the correct response. -Refer to Exhibit 3-6.What is the independent variable?

List four characteristics of a useful theory in research.

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

Reviewing the Literature

The Hypothesis

Descriptive Statistics

Sampling and Inferential Statistics

Tools of Research

Validity and Reliability

Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Ex Post Facto Research

Correlation Research

Survey Research

Defining and Designing Qualitative Research

Types of Qualitative Research

Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research

Action Research

Mixed Methods Research

Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals

Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research

Filters