EDR 610 Midterm Study Guide Latest 2025-2026 (Already Passed)
Of one of the following, which is an example of a type of qualitative research? - Answers Ethnographic
The first step to the scientific method is to - Answers recognize and identify a topic to be studied
When using the scientific method, the step most similar to the methods section in a research article is -
Answers description and execution of procedures
Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or experiences is referred to
as - Answers inductive reasoning
Which of the following steps of conducting research includes identifying research participants? -
Answers describe and execute procedures to collect information about the topic being studied
Karen is a school principal. She has been collecting data all year regarding the benefits and cost 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 her decision
making. Karen is engaging in which type of research? - Answers Evaluation
Of the following, which is generally true regarding the difference between qualitative and quantitative
research? - Answers Qualitative research involves more participant/researcher interaction than does
quantitative
Ken is interested in determining if there are differences between men's occurrence of obesity and prior
football experience. He compares three different groups of men. What type of research method is Ken
employing? - Answers Causal comparative because he compares three different things in his study
The weighing of the men would be included in which step of the research process? - Answers
Description and execution of procedures
Kurt is interested in describing a typical day of a teacher at an ungraded school.He studies three
teachers over the course of a full school year and collects data through the use of interviews and
classroom observations. What type of research is Kurt doing? - Answers Narrative (qualitative)
Which of the following examples illustrates reliance on deductive reasoning? - Answers Bill concludes
that his car uses unleaded fuel because it is an Escort and all Escorts use unleaded fuel.
Which of the following is an example of a correlational study? - Answers Is there a relationship between
the amount of silent independent reading time allocated in a classroom and reading standardized test
scores? (Hint- 'relationship')
Of the following, which is likely a statement made by a quantitative researcher in a study of cooperative
learning? - Answers Let's compare unit test scores of those who were placed in cooperative groups and
those who were not.
, Action research is used to - Answers find and solve educators problems.
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of a qualitative research study? - Answers Data
collection is ongoing
Given the following reference, what type of study does this title suggest was conducted?
Ramalho, T.. &Cullen, K (2001). Study group in professional development school investigates the State of
New York's Grade 4 English Language Arts Assessment
Journal of Research in Education, 11, 116-119 - Answers Action Research
Bakari (2003) published a study in Urban Education that queried preservice teachers attitudes toward
African American students. Given the methodology, which type of the following types of research did
she likely complete? - Answers Survey
The ethical principle that requires that psychologists try to eliminate the effect of biases in their work is
referred to as - Answers respect for people's rights and their dignity
The Federal Act that protects privacy of educational records is referred to as - Answers The Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
One of the reasons why ethical concerns for qualitative researchers are enhanced is because - Answers
the researcher is engaged with the collaborators
You have approached a school about doing a study that assesses their middle school students
proficiencies with advanced computer technologies The school agrees, but states their agreement is
contingent on you 'giving back' to the school. Of those provided, which is the most ethical means of
'giving back?' - Answers Provide sessions for the teachers and parents on emerging technologies in
education and means to get more information
Josh studies students emotional development. He wants to interview school age children about their
homesickness while they are at sleep away camp. He is concerned, however, that by asking in-depth
questions, he may actually cause children to be more homesick. Which of the following ethical concerns
is particularly relevant given Josh's study? - Answers Concerns for others welfare
Jon conducted a survey study in his alternative high school on the benefits of service learning, which is a
focus at the school. He shared what individual students said about service learning when he reported
the study. What can one conclude about Jon's sharing of this information? - Answers In this case, it is
unethical to share students data since the information should have been anonymous.
According to your text, the first step in applying the scientific method is - Answers selecting and defining
a research topic
One drawback of initial research topics is that they are often - Answers too broad
Of one of the following, which is an example of a type of qualitative research? - Answers Ethnographic
The first step to the scientific method is to - Answers recognize and identify a topic to be studied
When using the scientific method, the step most similar to the methods section in a research article is -
Answers description and execution of procedures
Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or experiences is referred to
as - Answers inductive reasoning
Which of the following steps of conducting research includes identifying research participants? -
Answers describe and execute procedures to collect information about the topic being studied
Karen is a school principal. She has been collecting data all year regarding the benefits and cost 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 her decision
making. Karen is engaging in which type of research? - Answers Evaluation
Of the following, which is generally true regarding the difference between qualitative and quantitative
research? - Answers Qualitative research involves more participant/researcher interaction than does
quantitative
Ken is interested in determining if there are differences between men's occurrence of obesity and prior
football experience. He compares three different groups of men. What type of research method is Ken
employing? - Answers Causal comparative because he compares three different things in his study
The weighing of the men would be included in which step of the research process? - Answers
Description and execution of procedures
Kurt is interested in describing a typical day of a teacher at an ungraded school.He studies three
teachers over the course of a full school year and collects data through the use of interviews and
classroom observations. What type of research is Kurt doing? - Answers Narrative (qualitative)
Which of the following examples illustrates reliance on deductive reasoning? - Answers Bill concludes
that his car uses unleaded fuel because it is an Escort and all Escorts use unleaded fuel.
Which of the following is an example of a correlational study? - Answers Is there a relationship between
the amount of silent independent reading time allocated in a classroom and reading standardized test
scores? (Hint- 'relationship')
Of the following, which is likely a statement made by a quantitative researcher in a study of cooperative
learning? - Answers Let's compare unit test scores of those who were placed in cooperative groups and
those who were not.
, Action research is used to - Answers find and solve educators problems.
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of a qualitative research study? - Answers Data
collection is ongoing
Given the following reference, what type of study does this title suggest was conducted?
Ramalho, T.. &Cullen, K (2001). Study group in professional development school investigates the State of
New York's Grade 4 English Language Arts Assessment
Journal of Research in Education, 11, 116-119 - Answers Action Research
Bakari (2003) published a study in Urban Education that queried preservice teachers attitudes toward
African American students. Given the methodology, which type of the following types of research did
she likely complete? - Answers Survey
The ethical principle that requires that psychologists try to eliminate the effect of biases in their work is
referred to as - Answers respect for people's rights and their dignity
The Federal Act that protects privacy of educational records is referred to as - Answers The Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
One of the reasons why ethical concerns for qualitative researchers are enhanced is because - Answers
the researcher is engaged with the collaborators
You have approached a school about doing a study that assesses their middle school students
proficiencies with advanced computer technologies The school agrees, but states their agreement is
contingent on you 'giving back' to the school. Of those provided, which is the most ethical means of
'giving back?' - Answers Provide sessions for the teachers and parents on emerging technologies in
education and means to get more information
Josh studies students emotional development. He wants to interview school age children about their
homesickness while they are at sleep away camp. He is concerned, however, that by asking in-depth
questions, he may actually cause children to be more homesick. Which of the following ethical concerns
is particularly relevant given Josh's study? - Answers Concerns for others welfare
Jon conducted a survey study in his alternative high school on the benefits of service learning, which is a
focus at the school. He shared what individual students said about service learning when he reported
the study. What can one conclude about Jon's sharing of this information? - Answers In this case, it is
unethical to share students data since the information should have been anonymous.
According to your text, the first step in applying the scientific method is - Answers selecting and defining
a research topic
One drawback of initial research topics is that they are often - Answers too broad
