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WGU C224 RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS OA EXAM WITH
500+ QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST
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OA FOR WGU C224 RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS EXAM
QUESTION: What characterizes the diagram below, containing both exploratory and
confirmatory research methods?
- Illogical
- Cyclical
- Parallel
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-Cyclical
QUESTION: Which of the following is not an example of a sociological factor studied by
educational researchers?
- How groups form and change.
- How group members relate to one another.
- How groups and individuals affect one another.
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-How groups and individuals affect one
another.
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QUESTION: Theories can have many characteristics. Which characteristic is not likely to be one
of them?
- Provisional
- Indisputable
- Localized
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-Indisputable
QUESTION: Replication studies are characterized by which of the following statements?
- Study copying same variables with same participants and techniques
- Study examining same variables with different participants and techniques
- New study investigating population using untested variables and techniques
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-Study examining same variables with
different participants and techniques
QUESTION: Which statement is reflective of a replication study?
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- Conducting an instructional intervention study of at-risk high school students using techniques
shown to be effective in a previous study, but adjusting to fit the new participants' state
curriculum standards.
- Conducting a new integration study on effectiveness of technology previously not introduced
into a middle school classroom.
- Copying a teacher survey study on changes to curriculum plans due to implementation of
statewide standardized testing.
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-Conducting an instructional intervention
study of at-risk high school students using techniques shown to be effective in a previous study,
but adjusting to fit the new participants' state curriculum standards.
QUESTION: In conducting survey research studies, what tool is often used to collect data on
participant attitudes?
- Rating scales
- Grading scales
- Weighted scales
(Quantitative Research) - ANSWER-Rating scales
A researcher is seeking out multiple studies on a specific topic. What is the most applicable to
their search?
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- Emic perspective
- Research literature
- Explanatory research
- Theory assessment
(Why Study Educational Research?) - ANSWER-Research literature
QUESTION: Which of the following is not usually found in a research study's abstract?
- Concise results
- Methods used
- Conflicting studies
- Purpose or goal
(Why Study Educational Research?) - ANSWER-Conflicting studies
QUESTION: Of the different forms of explanatory research, ___________ studies are generally
believed to be the strongest for establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
(Why Study Educational Research?) - ANSWER-Experimental
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WGU C224 RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS OA EXAM WITH
500+ QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
OA FOR WGU C224 RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS EXAM
QUESTION: What characterizes the diagram below, containing both exploratory and
confirmatory research methods?
- Illogical
- Cyclical
- Parallel
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-Cyclical
QUESTION: Which of the following is not an example of a sociological factor studied by
educational researchers?
- How groups form and change.
- How group members relate to one another.
- How groups and individuals affect one another.
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-How groups and individuals affect one
another.
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QUESTION: Theories can have many characteristics. Which characteristic is not likely to be one
of them?
- Provisional
- Indisputable
- Localized
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-Indisputable
QUESTION: Replication studies are characterized by which of the following statements?
- Study copying same variables with same participants and techniques
- Study examining same variables with different participants and techniques
- New study investigating population using untested variables and techniques
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-Study examining same variables with
different participants and techniques
QUESTION: Which statement is reflective of a replication study?
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- Conducting an instructional intervention study of at-risk high school students using techniques
shown to be effective in a previous study, but adjusting to fit the new participants' state
curriculum standards.
- Conducting a new integration study on effectiveness of technology previously not introduced
into a middle school classroom.
- Copying a teacher survey study on changes to curriculum plans due to implementation of
statewide standardized testing.
(Knowledge Generation and Justification) - ANSWER-Conducting an instructional intervention
study of at-risk high school students using techniques shown to be effective in a previous study,
but adjusting to fit the new participants' state curriculum standards.
QUESTION: In conducting survey research studies, what tool is often used to collect data on
participant attitudes?
- Rating scales
- Grading scales
- Weighted scales
(Quantitative Research) - ANSWER-Rating scales
A researcher is seeking out multiple studies on a specific topic. What is the most applicable to
their search?
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- Emic perspective
- Research literature
- Explanatory research
- Theory assessment
(Why Study Educational Research?) - ANSWER-Research literature
QUESTION: Which of the following is not usually found in a research study's abstract?
- Concise results
- Methods used
- Conflicting studies
- Purpose or goal
(Why Study Educational Research?) - ANSWER-Conflicting studies
QUESTION: Of the different forms of explanatory research, ___________ studies are generally
believed to be the strongest for establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
(Why Study Educational Research?) - ANSWER-Experimental
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