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For
Educational Research: Competencies for
Analysis and Applications
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Twelfth Edition
Geoffrey Mills, Southern Oregon University
Lorraine Gay, Late of Florida International University
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Hoboken
Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto
Delhi Mexico City Sao Paolo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo
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Answer Key …………………………………………………………………………... 183
Chapter 1 Test Items
1. Of the following, which is a type of qualitative research?
a. Correlational
b. Causal-comparative
c. Ethnographic
d. Experimental
2. Of the following, which is a type of qualitative research?
a. Experimental
b. Survey
c. Prediction
d. Case study
3. After reviewing the literature, the qualitative researcher will select participants. The
participants in a qualitative study differ from those in a quantitative study in that
a. the number of participants are usually larger in qualitative studies.
b. the participants are purposefully selected.
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c. the participants provide no personally identifiable information.
d. the time commitment for participants is generally shorter.
4. The first step of the scientific method is to
a. recognize and define a problem.
b. describe and execute research procedures.
c. analyze the collected data.
d. formulate hypotheses.
5. Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or experiences is
referred to as
a. deductive reasoning.
b. inductive reasoning.
c. scientific method.
d. reliance on tradition.
6. Which of the following is indicative of most survey research?
a. This method relies on controlling independent variables.
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, b. This method relies on internal and external criticism.
c. This method relies on tests and questionnaires.
d. This method relies on interviews and observations.
7. Narrative is a method employed by
a. quantitative researchers.
b. qualitative researchers.
c. experimental researchers.
d. empirical researchers.
8. One difference between qualitative and quantitative research is that
a. quantitative researchers develop deep relationships with their participants.
b. qualitative researchers rely on objective analysis of the data.
c. qualitative researchers manipulate the research context.
d. quantitative researchers state hypothesis prior to beginning the study.
9. Case Study is a method employed by
a. quantitative researchers.
b. qualitative researchers.
c. experimental researchers.
d. empirical researchers.
10. Which of the following is an example of a causal-comparative question?
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a. Are there gender differences in the effectiveness of computer-based simulations?
b. Is there a relationship between computer-based simulation training and attitudes about
computers?
c. What happens in a typical science lesson that includes computer-based simulations?
d. What are the reasons a school would include computer-based simulations in their
instructional materials?
11. Which of the following is an example of a correlational study?
a. What are the attitudes of the parents about our districts new homework policy?
b. Is there a relationship between student achievement and homework completion?
c. Are there differences in parent attitudes about homework between mothers and fathers?
d. How much homework does the average fifth grade teacher in our district assign?
12. Karen is a school principal. She has been collecting data all year regarding the benefits and
costs of an after-school community service program. She thinks the program is effective but
must make a decision about whether or not the outcomes of the program for the children
justify the cost. She collects data from the students, parents, and those that have benefited
from the program to assist in making her decision. Karen is engaging in which type of
research?
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, a. Evaluation
b. Experimental
c. Correlational
d. Causal-comparative
13. Max is a trainer with the "Information Technology Consulting Firm." The CEO of a large
business hired Max's firm to do a long-term training for her company. Max wants to gain a
sense of how the training is going so he can make any necessary changes over the next few
months. Max is illustrating which of the following?
a. Basic research
b. Qualitative methods
c. Formative evaluation
d. Summative evaluation
14. A publishing company is interested in determining if there is a need for a new reading
curriculum. The research they will conduct is best categorized as
a. experimental research.
b. correlational research.
c. action research.
d. research and development.
15. Paula is a materials scientist. She does research on the effects of environmental toxins on
various materials samples. She carefully designs these studies and collects data in order to
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derive theory about how toxins affect these materials. Of the following, Paula's research
could best be described as
a. basic.
b. correlational.
c. ethnography.
d. applied.
16. Michele is interested in the effects on learning outcomes of questions within instructional
materials delivered to learners via the web. She randomly assigns students to groups given
either materials with questions or materials with no questions, and assesses the effects of the
questions based upon student performance on multiple-choice questions administered after
learning. Of the following, Michele's research could best be described as
a. survey.
b. correlational.
c. experimental.
d. narrative.
17. Chris is interested in the role of attitudes about weight training. He developed a questionnaire
and sent it out to a sample of 30- to 59-year-old males and females. Of the following, Chris's
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For
Educational Research: Competencies for
Analysis and Applications
@
Twelfth Edition
Geoffrey Mills, Southern Oregon University
Lorraine Gay, Late of Florida International University
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Hoboken
Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto
Delhi Mexico City Sao Paolo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo
@Aplusstuvia
, Chapter 23 Evaluating a Research Report.................................................................... 173
Answer Key …………………………………………………………………………... 183
Chapter 1 Test Items
1. Of the following, which is a type of qualitative research?
a. Correlational
b. Causal-comparative
c. Ethnographic
d. Experimental
2. Of the following, which is a type of qualitative research?
a. Experimental
b. Survey
c. Prediction
d. Case study
3. After reviewing the literature, the qualitative researcher will select participants. The
participants in a qualitative study differ from those in a quantitative study in that
a. the number of participants are usually larger in qualitative studies.
b. the participants are purposefully selected.
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c. the participants provide no personally identifiable information.
d. the time commitment for participants is generally shorter.
4. The first step of the scientific method is to
a. recognize and define a problem.
b. describe and execute research procedures.
c. analyze the collected data.
d. formulate hypotheses.
5. Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or experiences is
referred to as
a. deductive reasoning.
b. inductive reasoning.
c. scientific method.
d. reliance on tradition.
6. Which of the following is indicative of most survey research?
a. This method relies on controlling independent variables.
iv
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, b. This method relies on internal and external criticism.
c. This method relies on tests and questionnaires.
d. This method relies on interviews and observations.
7. Narrative is a method employed by
a. quantitative researchers.
b. qualitative researchers.
c. experimental researchers.
d. empirical researchers.
8. One difference between qualitative and quantitative research is that
a. quantitative researchers develop deep relationships with their participants.
b. qualitative researchers rely on objective analysis of the data.
c. qualitative researchers manipulate the research context.
d. quantitative researchers state hypothesis prior to beginning the study.
9. Case Study is a method employed by
a. quantitative researchers.
b. qualitative researchers.
c. experimental researchers.
d. empirical researchers.
10. Which of the following is an example of a causal-comparative question?
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a. Are there gender differences in the effectiveness of computer-based simulations?
b. Is there a relationship between computer-based simulation training and attitudes about
computers?
c. What happens in a typical science lesson that includes computer-based simulations?
d. What are the reasons a school would include computer-based simulations in their
instructional materials?
11. Which of the following is an example of a correlational study?
a. What are the attitudes of the parents about our districts new homework policy?
b. Is there a relationship between student achievement and homework completion?
c. Are there differences in parent attitudes about homework between mothers and fathers?
d. How much homework does the average fifth grade teacher in our district assign?
12. Karen is a school principal. She has been collecting data all year regarding the benefits and
costs of an after-school community service program. She thinks the program is effective but
must make a decision about whether or not the outcomes of the program for the children
justify the cost. She collects data from the students, parents, and those that have benefited
from the program to assist in making her decision. Karen is engaging in which type of
research?
v
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, a. Evaluation
b. Experimental
c. Correlational
d. Causal-comparative
13. Max is a trainer with the "Information Technology Consulting Firm." The CEO of a large
business hired Max's firm to do a long-term training for her company. Max wants to gain a
sense of how the training is going so he can make any necessary changes over the next few
months. Max is illustrating which of the following?
a. Basic research
b. Qualitative methods
c. Formative evaluation
d. Summative evaluation
14. A publishing company is interested in determining if there is a need for a new reading
curriculum. The research they will conduct is best categorized as
a. experimental research.
b. correlational research.
c. action research.
d. research and development.
15. Paula is a materials scientist. She does research on the effects of environmental toxins on
various materials samples. She carefully designs these studies and collects data in order to
@
derive theory about how toxins affect these materials. Of the following, Paula's research
could best be described as
a. basic.
b. correlational.
c. ethnography.
d. applied.
16. Michele is interested in the effects on learning outcomes of questions within instructional
materials delivered to learners via the web. She randomly assigns students to groups given
either materials with questions or materials with no questions, and assesses the effects of the
questions based upon student performance on multiple-choice questions administered after
learning. Of the following, Michele's research could best be described as
a. survey.
b. correlational.
c. experimental.
d. narrative.
17. Chris is interested in the role of attitudes about weight training. He developed a questionnaire
and sent it out to a sample of 30- to 59-year-old males and females. Of the following, Chris's
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