What is the purpose of evidence in research? correct answers Support Theories
What is the primary objective of education research that studies a phenomenon of which little is
known? correct answers To understand
What is a variable in educational research? correct answers A measurable characteristic
Which type of qualitative data analysis places a high priority on being true to, respecting, and
capturing the details of individual situations? correct answers Unique Case Orientation
On which principle do mixed methods researchers base their design and research? correct
answers Pragmatism
When designing a mixed methods study, which two factors must a researcher consider when
combining qualitative and quantitative approaches? correct answers Sample Relationship and
Time Order
What belief did John Dewey hold that influenced action researchers? correct answers What
works in one school will automatically work in another.
Which two types of calculations are descriptive statistics designed to interpret? correct answers
Averages and Measures of Spread
How does a statement of purpose differ from a research question in a quantitative study? correct
answers The purpose statement describes the type of relationship between variables while the
research question asks if a specific relationship exists between variables.
, What is the name of the process where one determines the truth of a conclusion by determining
the truth of the underlying premises? correct answers Deductive Reasoning
What type of statistics allows quantitative researchers to draw conclusions about populations?
correct answers Inferential
To obtain results that are defensible and trustworthy, what should action researchers do? correct
answers Gather and keep track of evidence of successful and effective interventions
What is the emphasis of action science (AS), a form of action research? correct answers
Organizations
Which research activity is occurring when a researcher assigns numerical scores to achievement
tests by adding up the total number of correct answers? correct answers Measurement
An action researcher designs a study that has weak internal validity.
What might the researcher do to help strengthen the research? correct answers Use mixed
methods to align both the strengths and limitations of each approach
Case Study correct answers Holistic narrative that triangulates data and places study into a
meaningful context
Narrative Inquiry correct answers Account that includes patterns, connections, and insights
uncovered
Ethnography correct answers Extensive description of physical and social settings aimed at
holistic understanding