Question 1

In which of the following types of research is a hypothesis most likely to "emerge" following observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlational 
B)  Quasi-experimental 
C)  Qualitative 
D)  Quantitative 
E)  Inferential 
A)  Correlational 
B)  Quasi-experimental 
C)  Qualitative 
D)  Quantitative 
E)  Inferential

Question 2

"Children in the fourth grade who receive positive remarks on their English papers will show a greater increase in English achievement than those who receive neutral or no remarks." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  directional research hypothesis. 
B)  directional null hypothesis. 
C)  nondirectional research hypothesis. 
D)  nondirectional null hypothesis. 
A)  directional research hypothesis. 
B)  directional null hypothesis. 
C)  nondirectional research hypothesis. 
D)  nondirectional null hypothesis.

Question 3

Testing a hypothesis involves determining

Accepted Answer

A)  its parsimony. 
B)  its logical consistency. 
C)  if systematic observations confirm it. 
D)  whether it fits with pervious knowledge. 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  its parsimony. 
B)  its logical consistency. 
C)  if systematic observations confirm it. 
D)  whether it fits with pervious knowledge. 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 4

Which of the following pairs involving types of variables is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A) extraneous, outcome 
B) independent, cause 
C) attribute, subject difference 
D) dependent, effect 
A) extraneous, outcome 
B) independent, cause 
C) attribute, subject difference 
D) dependent, effect

Question 5

Educational researchers test the generalizability of research findings already reported by

Accepted Answer

A)  deduction. 
B)  induction. 
C)  replication. 
D)  description. 
A)  deduction. 
B)  induction. 
C)  replication. 
D)  description.

Question 6

Exhibit 5-3: Evaluate the adequacy of each of the following statements as a scientific hypothesis.
-Refer to Exhibit 5-3.Children who do not resolve the Oedipus complex before the age of eight will show a greater degree of homosexuality as adults than will children who do.

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate hypothesis 
B)  inadequate, not testable 
C)  inadequate, no statement of relationship 
D)  inadequate, not consistent with the existing body of knowledge 
A)  adequate hypothesis 
B)  inadequate, not testable 
C)  inadequate, no statement of relationship 
D)  inadequate, not consistent with the existing body of knowledge

In which of the following types of research is a hypothesis most likely to "emerge" following observation?

"Children in the fourth grade who receive positive remarks on their English papers will show a greater increase in English achievement than those who receive neutral or no remarks." This is an example of

Testing a hypothesis involves determining

Which of the following pairs involving types of variables is not correct?

Educational researchers test the generalizability of research findings already reported by

Exhibit 5-3: Evaluate the adequacy of each of the following statements as a scientific hypothesis. -Refer to Exhibit 5-3.Children who do not resolve the Oedipus complex before the age of eight will show a greater degree of homosexuality as adults than will children who do.

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

he Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

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 5: The Hypothesis

In which of the following types of research is a hypothesis most likely to "emerge" following observation?

"Children in the fourth grade who receive positive remarks on their English papers will show a greater increase in English achievement than those who receive neutral or no remarks." This is an example of

Testing a hypothesis involves determining

Which of the following pairs involving types of variables is not correct?

Educational researchers test the generalizability of research findings already reported by

Exhibit 5-3: Evaluate the adequacy of each of the following statements as a scientific hypothesis. -Refer to Exhibit 5-3.Children who do not resolve the Oedipus complex before the age of eight will show a greater degree of homosexuality as adults than will children who do.

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

he Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

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