ANSWER COMPLETE SOLUTION 2022
A researcher is seeking out multiple studies on a specific topic. What is the most
applicable to their search? - Research literature
Which of the following is NOT usually found in a research study's abstract? - Conflicting
studies
Which of the following would represent the emic perspective in an integration study of
an inner-city middle school? - Interview with 8th grade student at risk for dropping out.
What research type is best utilized at solving pressing local issues within educational
communities. - Action
Applied research (e.g., action research) seeks to answer questions in a _________
setting - Real world
Consumers of research can evaluate the strength of a study's evidence by - critical
thinking
The ultimate goal of exploratory research is to provide what for researchers? -
Understanding
In deciding on whether a particular community program should be continued, what
technique should a policymaker employ? - Summative evaluation
Of the different forms of explanatory research___________studies are generally
believed to be the strongest for establishing cause-and-effect relationships. -
experimental
What is NOT a primary objective of educational research. – Action
Importance of Educational Research-it provides: - vital information about educational
problems and issues
Importance of educational research: it develops - evaluative and critical thinking skills
Importance of educational research: Questions are - answered based on evidence
Importance of educational research: learning about - research increases understanding
about research in every day life