Question 1

Which of the following would be used to indicate "statistically significant"?

Accepted Answer

A) p > .05 B) p = .05 C) p < .05 D) p < .50 E) p = .95 A) p > .05 B) p = .05 C) p < .05 D) p < .50 E) p = .95

Question 2

Definitions of terms needed for comprehension of a study should be presented with the

Accepted Answer

A)  problem statement. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  methodology. 
D)  review of literature. 
A)  problem statement. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  methodology. 
D)  review of literature.

Question 3

Exhibit 20-3: Choose the appropriate label to apply to the information provided below.
-Refer to Exhibit 20-3.Forty first-graders were specially selected for the study.

Accepted Answer

A) Population 
B) Parameter 
C) Sample 
D) Statistic 
A) Population 
B) Parameter 
C) Sample 
D) Statistic

Question 4

In quantitative research proposals, the problem can be presented in the form of a

Accepted Answer

A)  question. 
B) statistically significant. 
C) constitutively defined. 
D) operationally defined. 
E) supportive of the current paradigms. 
A)  question. 
B) statistically significant. 
C) constitutively defined. 
D) operationally defined. 
E) supportive of the current paradigms.

Question 5

Indexes that describe the dispersion of measures in a group are known as measures of

Accepted Answer

A)  central location. 
B)  variability. 
C)  correlation. 
D)  interaction. 
E)  individual location. 
A)  central location. 
B)  variability. 
C)  correlation. 
D)  interaction. 
E)  individual location.

Question 6

A researcher wanted to test for differences among the means of three groups.Which of the following test statistics would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) t 
B) p 
C) F 
D) r 
A) t 
B) p 
C) F 
D) r

Question 7

The best literature review

Accepted Answer

A)  is a series of brief abstracts that allow the reader to quickly understand the background of the problem being studied. 
B)  is as comprehensive as possible so the reader can get a grasp of the whole field from which the problem came and the theories involved. 
C)  contains detailed descriptions of previous research so that the reader is clear about how the current study is different from previous research. 
D)  All of these are true. 
E)  None of these is true. 
A)  is a series of brief abstracts that allow the reader to quickly understand the background of the problem being studied. 
B)  is as comprehensive as possible so the reader can get a grasp of the whole field from which the problem came and the theories involved. 
C)  contains detailed descriptions of previous research so that the reader is clear about how the current study is different from previous research. 
D)  All of these are true. 
E)  None of these is true.

Question 8

Exhibit 20-2: Identify the common weakness of research proposals that is illustrated in each of the following statements or questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 20-2..What are the influences of gifted children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The problem lacks practical or theoretical significance. 
B)  The hypothesis or question is too broadly stated. 
C)  The procedures are lacking in detail. 
D)  Relevant variables are not considered. 
E)  The design is not appropriate for answering the research question. 
A)  The problem lacks practical or theoretical significance. 
B)  The hypothesis or question is too broadly stated. 
C)  The procedures are lacking in detail. 
D)  Relevant variables are not considered. 
E)  The design is not appropriate for answering the research question.

Question 9

Which part of the proposal contains references to the reliability and validity of any measure used in the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Design 
B)  Instrumentation 
C)  Review of the literature 
D)  Sampling 
E)  Statement of the problem 
A)  Design 
B)  Instrumentation 
C)  Review of the literature 
D)  Sampling 
E)  Statement of the problem

Question 10

The statement of the problem

Accepted Answer

A)  must follow the justification of why the subject area is important to study. 
B)  should follow a complete background of the subject so that the reader understands the importance of the problem. 
C)  must follow the list of previous research that led up to the problem. 
D)  All of these are true. 
E)  None of these is true. 
A)  must follow the justification of why the subject area is important to study. 
B)  should follow a complete background of the subject so that the reader understands the importance of the problem. 
C)  must follow the list of previous research that led up to the problem. 
D)  All of these are true. 
E)  None of these is true.

Question 11

Exhibit 20-3: Choose the appropriate label to apply to the information provided below.
-Refer to Exhibit 20-3.The mean reading readiness score of the 40 first graders in the study.

Accepted Answer

A) Population 
B) Parameter 
C) Sample 
D)  Statistic 
A) Population 
B) Parameter 
C) Sample 
D)  Statistic

Question 12

The introduction section of a quantitative research proposal does not include the

Accepted Answer

A)  statement of the problem. 
B)  proposed methodology. 
C)  review of the literature. 
D)  statement of the hypotheses. 
A)  statement of the problem. 
B)  proposed methodology. 
C)  review of the literature. 
D)  statement of the hypotheses.

Question 13

Under the current code of federal regulations, which of the following types of research is not exempt from review by the IRB?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research conducted in commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices. 
B)  Research involving the use of educational tests, if subjects cannot be identified. 
C)  Research on a new drug for treating hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder in elementary school children. 
D)  Research involving surveys of public school administrators. 
A)  Research conducted in commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices. 
B)  Research involving the use of educational tests, if subjects cannot be identified. 
C)  Research on a new drug for treating hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder in elementary school children. 
D)  Research involving surveys of public school administrators.

Question 14

When an individual consents to participate in a study, that consent should be

Accepted Answer

A)  voluntary. 
B)  informed. 
C)  given by a competent individual. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  voluntary. 
B)  informed. 
C)  given by a competent individual. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 15

Exhibit 20-2: Identify the common weakness of research proposals that is illustrated in each of the following statements or questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 20-2.A researcher who wanted to know about the effectiveness of phonics instruction on learning to read asked a group of teachers their opinions.

Accepted Answer

A)  The problem lacks practical or theoretical significance. 
B)  The hypothesis or question is too broadly stated. 
C)  The procedures are lacking in detail. 
D)  Relevant variables are not considered. 
E)  The design is not appropriate for answering the research question. 
A)  The problem lacks practical or theoretical significance. 
B)  The hypothesis or question is too broadly stated. 
C)  The procedures are lacking in detail. 
D)  Relevant variables are not considered. 
E)  The design is not appropriate for answering the research question.

Question 16

The research proposal serves to

Accepted Answer

A)  crystallize the project into a plan for action. 
B)  indicate that the author knows what he/she is seeking. 
C)  indicate that the author has a plan for observing the relationship if it exists. 
D)  indicate why the project is worthwhile. 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  crystallize the project into a plan for action. 
B)  indicate that the author knows what he/she is seeking. 
C)  indicate that the author has a plan for observing the relationship if it exists. 
D)  indicate why the project is worthwhile. 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 17

Which of the following does not distinguish qualitative research proposals from quantitative research proposals? Qualitative proposals typically

Accepted Answer

A)  are shorter. 
B)  are less specific and detailed. 
C)  follow a standard format for the writing. 
D)  may be written following some data collection. 
A)  are shorter. 
B)  are less specific and detailed. 
C)  follow a standard format for the writing. 
D)  may be written following some data collection.

Question 18

List the six components of a qualitative research proposal and explain what topics are covered in each.

Accepted Answer

a.Introduction (the purpose of the study

Question 19

Exhibit 20-2: Identify the common weakness of research proposals that is illustrated in each of the following statements or questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 20-2.Do students with the highest verbal aptitude scores learn to read more quickly?

Accepted Answer

A)  The problem lacks practical or theoretical significance. 
B)  The hypothesis or question is too broadly stated. 
C)  The procedures are lacking in detail. 
D)  Relevant variables are not considered. 
E)  The design is not appropriate for answering the research question. 
A)  The problem lacks practical or theoretical significance. 
B)  The hypothesis or question is too broadly stated. 
C)  The procedures are lacking in detail. 
D)  Relevant variables are not considered. 
E)  The design is not appropriate for answering the research question.

Question 20

Exhibit 20-1: Choose the correlation statistic appropriate to use with the level of measurement specified in the following statements.
-Refer to Exhibit 20-1.A correlation statistic used with ordinal level data is

Accepted Answer

A)  Spearman's rho. 
B)  Phi coefficient. 
C)  Pearson's r. 
D)  Fisher's z. 
A)  Spearman's rho. 
B)  Phi coefficient. 
C)  Pearson's r. 
D)  Fisher's z.

Exam 20: Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals

Which of the following would be used to indicate "statistically significant"?

Definitions of terms needed for comprehension of a study should be presented with the

Exhibit 20-3: Choose the appropriate label to apply to the information provided below. -Refer to Exhibit 20-3.Forty first-graders were specially selected for the study.

In quantitative research proposals, the problem can be presented in the form of a

Indexes that describe the dispersion of measures in a group are known as measures of

A researcher wanted to test for differences among the means of three groups.Which of the following test statistics would be most appropriate?

The best literature review

Exhibit 20-2: Identify the common weakness of research proposals that is illustrated in each of the following statements or questions. -Refer to Exhibit 20-2..What are the influences of gifted children?

Which part of the proposal contains references to the reliability and validity of any measure used in the study?

The statement of the problem

Exhibit 20-3: Choose the appropriate label to apply to the information provided below. -Refer to Exhibit 20-3.The mean reading readiness score of the 40 first graders in the study.

The introduction section of a quantitative research proposal does not include the

Under the current code of federal regulations, which of the following types of research is not exempt from review by the IRB?

When an individual consents to participate in a study, that consent should be

Exhibit 20-2: Identify the common weakness of research proposals that is illustrated in each of the following statements or questions. -Refer to Exhibit 20-2.A researcher who wanted to know about the effectiveness of phonics instruction on learning to read asked a group of teachers their opinions.

The research proposal serves to

Which of the following does not distinguish qualitative research proposals from quantitative research proposals? Qualitative proposals typically

List the six components of a qualitative research proposal and explain what topics are covered in each.

Exhibit 20-2: Identify the common weakness of research proposals that is illustrated in each of the following statements or questions. -Refer to Exhibit 20-2.Do students with the highest verbal aptitude scores learn to read more quickly?

Exhibit 20-1: Choose the correlation statistic appropriate to use with the level of measurement specified in the following statements. -Refer to Exhibit 20-1.A correlation statistic used with ordinal level data is

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