WGU C224 Pre assessment
What is the purpose of evidence in research? Support theories
A team of educational researchers plan to conduct a local Action
study in the community in order to resolve a critical
problem at hand.
What variety of research does this represent?
*What is the name of the process where one determines Deductive reasoning
the truth of a conclusion by determining the truth of the
underlying premises?
Which arrow represents the inductive method? The Exploratory arrow
Theories A and B provide explanations for variance in The rule of parsimony
students' academic performance. Both theories explain
performance well; however, Theory A is more concise and
succinct.
Which approach for evaluating quality is applied to
determine that Theory A is preferred for explaining the
phenomenon?
What is the primary objective of education research that To understand
studies a phenomenon about which little is known?
What does quantitative research attempt to test through Hypotheses
the collection of numerical data?
Which two views are consistent with the assumptions of Human behavior is regular.
quantitative research? Predictable behavior allows for hypothesis development.
What type of statistics allows quantitative researchers to Inferential
draw conclusions about populations?
What is a variable in educational research? A measurable characteristic
Assuming the effects of extraneous variables have been Changes in the independent variable cause changes in the dependent variable.
accounted for, a cause-and-effect relationship between
variables is present when what occurs?
What is a main strength of quantitative research? Approximates causal relationships through experimental research studies
*A researcher wants to test a specific hypothesis and Experimental
applies random assignment for the study.
Which quantitative research method should be used for
this study?
, WGU C224 Pre assessment
The results of a study showed that as daily cholesterol Negative
consumption increases, life expectancy tends to decrease.
What type of correlation can be seen in this result?
Which major research approach seeks to understand Qualitative
people's subjective and shared experiences through
systematic observation?
Which three views of human thought and behavior are It is fluid
characteristic of qualitative research? It is personal
It is highly situational
Choose 3 answers
Which two characteristics of data collection and analysis Context sensitive
are common to the theoretical frameworks of qualitative Triangulated
research?
Choose 2 answers
Which of the following are theoretical frameworks of Case study
qualitative research? Grounded theory
Ethnography
Choose 3 answers
Which type of qualitative data analysis places a high Unique case orientation
priority on being true to, respecting, and capturing the
details of individual situations?
What is a main strength of qualitative research? Leads to a complex understanding about events or phenomenon
What is purpose of a mixed method study that is Expansion
conducted to extend the breadth and range of inquiry by
using different methods for different inquiry components?
On which principle do mixed methods researchers base Pragmatism
their design and research?
*When designing a mixed methods study, which two Sample relationship
factors must a researcher consider when combining Time order
qualitative and quantitative approaches?
Choose 2 answers
What must a researcher determine before conducting a The type of analysis
mixed analysis? The type of data
Choose 2 answers
What are three strengths of mixed methods research? It uses strengths of one method to overcome the limitations in another method.
Choose 3 answers It provides stronger evidence for corroboration of findings through triangulation.
It provides stronger evidence for a conclusion through convergence.
What are two purposes of action research? To focus on solving specific problems
To engage local practitioners in inquiry
Choose 2 answers
What is the purpose of evidence in research? Support theories
A team of educational researchers plan to conduct a local Action
study in the community in order to resolve a critical
problem at hand.
What variety of research does this represent?
*What is the name of the process where one determines Deductive reasoning
the truth of a conclusion by determining the truth of the
underlying premises?
Which arrow represents the inductive method? The Exploratory arrow
Theories A and B provide explanations for variance in The rule of parsimony
students' academic performance. Both theories explain
performance well; however, Theory A is more concise and
succinct.
Which approach for evaluating quality is applied to
determine that Theory A is preferred for explaining the
phenomenon?
What is the primary objective of education research that To understand
studies a phenomenon about which little is known?
What does quantitative research attempt to test through Hypotheses
the collection of numerical data?
Which two views are consistent with the assumptions of Human behavior is regular.
quantitative research? Predictable behavior allows for hypothesis development.
What type of statistics allows quantitative researchers to Inferential
draw conclusions about populations?
What is a variable in educational research? A measurable characteristic
Assuming the effects of extraneous variables have been Changes in the independent variable cause changes in the dependent variable.
accounted for, a cause-and-effect relationship between
variables is present when what occurs?
What is a main strength of quantitative research? Approximates causal relationships through experimental research studies
*A researcher wants to test a specific hypothesis and Experimental
applies random assignment for the study.
Which quantitative research method should be used for
this study?
, WGU C224 Pre assessment
The results of a study showed that as daily cholesterol Negative
consumption increases, life expectancy tends to decrease.
What type of correlation can be seen in this result?
Which major research approach seeks to understand Qualitative
people's subjective and shared experiences through
systematic observation?
Which three views of human thought and behavior are It is fluid
characteristic of qualitative research? It is personal
It is highly situational
Choose 3 answers
Which two characteristics of data collection and analysis Context sensitive
are common to the theoretical frameworks of qualitative Triangulated
research?
Choose 2 answers
Which of the following are theoretical frameworks of Case study
qualitative research? Grounded theory
Ethnography
Choose 3 answers
Which type of qualitative data analysis places a high Unique case orientation
priority on being true to, respecting, and capturing the
details of individual situations?
What is a main strength of qualitative research? Leads to a complex understanding about events or phenomenon
What is purpose of a mixed method study that is Expansion
conducted to extend the breadth and range of inquiry by
using different methods for different inquiry components?
On which principle do mixed methods researchers base Pragmatism
their design and research?
*When designing a mixed methods study, which two Sample relationship
factors must a researcher consider when combining Time order
qualitative and quantitative approaches?
Choose 2 answers
What must a researcher determine before conducting a The type of analysis
mixed analysis? The type of data
Choose 2 answers
What are three strengths of mixed methods research? It uses strengths of one method to overcome the limitations in another method.
Choose 3 answers It provides stronger evidence for corroboration of findings through triangulation.
It provides stronger evidence for a conclusion through convergence.
What are two purposes of action research? To focus on solving specific problems
To engage local practitioners in inquiry
Choose 2 answers
