Question 1

The casual-comparative design is used when

Accepted Answer

A)  the independent variable cannot be manipulated by the researcher. 
B)  it is not possible to assign subjects to different treatments. 
C)  the independent variable being investigated is one that already characterizes an individual. 
D)  variation is an independent variable occurring in the natural course of events. 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  the independent variable cannot be manipulated by the researcher. 
B)  it is not possible to assign subjects to different treatments. 
C)  the independent variable being investigated is one that already characterizes an individual. 
D)  variation is an independent variable occurring in the natural course of events. 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 2

Which of the strategies for partial control in an ex post facto study is most likely to limit the generalizability of the results of the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using change scores 
B)  Using ANCOVA 
C)  Using homogeneous groups 
D)  Building extraneous variables into the design 
E)  a and b 
A)  Using change scores 
B)  Using ANCOVA 
C)  Using homogeneous groups 
D)  Building extraneous variables into the design 
E)  a and b

Question 3

Which of the following variables can be either an active or an attribute variable in a research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal aptitude 
B)  anxiety 
C)  creativity 
D)  reading readiness 
A)  verbal aptitude 
B)  anxiety 
C)  creativity 
D)  reading readiness

The casual-comparative design is used when

Which of the strategies for partial control in an ex post facto study is most likely to limit the generalizability of the results of the study?

Which of the following variables can be either an active or an attribute variable in a research study?

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

he Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

The Hypothesis

Descriptive Statistics

Sampling and Inferential Statistics

Tools of Research

Validity and Reliability

Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

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 12: Ex Post Facto Research

The casual-comparative design is used when

Which of the strategies for partial control in an ex post facto study is most likely to limit the generalizability of the results of the study?

Which of the following variables can be either an active or an attribute variable in a research study?

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

he Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

The Hypothesis

Descriptive Statistics

Sampling and Inferential Statistics

Tools of Research

Validity and Reliability

Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

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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