WGU C224 Pre assessment questions with correct answers

What is the purpose of evidence in research? CORRECT ANSWER Support theories A team of educational researchers plan to conduct a local study in the community in order to resolve a critical problem at hand. What variety of research does this represent? CORRECT ANSWER Action *What is the name of the process where one determines the truth of a conclusion by determining the truth of the underlying premises? CORRECT ANSWER Deductive reasoning Which arrow represents the inductive method? CORRECT ANSWER The Exploratory arrow Theories A and B provide explanations for variance in 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? CORRECT ANSWER The rule of parsimony What is the primary objective of education research that studies a phenomenon about which little is known? CORRECT ANSWER To understand