WGU Objective Assessment
Module 1 Questions with Accurate
Answers
Action Research correct answer Focuses on addressing and solving
specific problems that local practitioners face in their schools and
communities, conducting research directly in the classroom or work
environment.
Applied Research correct answer Focuses on real world questions and
applications in order to provide relatively immediate solutions.
Basic Research correct answer Focuses on generating fundamental
knowledge and theoretical understanding about primary human
functions and other natural processes.
Description correct answer Seeking to provide an accurate description
or picture of the status or characteristics of a situation or phenomenon.
Establishes predictive factors.
Efficiency Assessment correct answer Is this program cost-effective?
Evaluation Research correct answer Focuses on deciding the
worth/quality of intervention programs. Determine how well social or
educational programs work in real world settings, as well as any
improvement possibilities. (Evaluation: formative/summative)
Module 1 Questions with Accurate
Answers
Action Research correct answer Focuses on addressing and solving
specific problems that local practitioners face in their schools and
communities, conducting research directly in the classroom or work
environment.
Applied Research correct answer Focuses on real world questions and
applications in order to provide relatively immediate solutions.
Basic Research correct answer Focuses on generating fundamental
knowledge and theoretical understanding about primary human
functions and other natural processes.
Description correct answer Seeking to provide an accurate description
or picture of the status or characteristics of a situation or phenomenon.
Establishes predictive factors.
Efficiency Assessment correct answer Is this program cost-effective?
Evaluation Research correct answer Focuses on deciding the
worth/quality of intervention programs. Determine how well social or
educational programs work in real world settings, as well as any
improvement possibilities. (Evaluation: formative/summative)
