EDFR 6300 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
A research study lead to the following finding , "Students in the treatment condition
indicated significantly better achievement on the recognition assessment than those in
the control condition." What type of research was likely conducted? - ANSWER
Experimental
Action research is used to - ANSWER find and solve problems
After reviewing the literature the qualitative researcher will select participants. The
participants in a qualitative study differ from those in a quantitative study in that -
ANSWER the participants are purposefully selected.
Basic researchers collect data primarily to - ANSWER develop theories
Correlational research is concerned with - ANSWER examining relationships among
variables.
Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or
experiences is referred to as - ANSWER inductive reasoning.
Experimental research differs from causal-comparative research in that - ANSWER
experimental research controls the selection of participants from a single pool and
divides them into groups while causal-comparative research does not.
Jackie is conducting a study at the local skate park on youth's use of slang language.
She is unsure if she needs to submit her research to the IRB and asks for your opinion.
How would you respond? - ANSWER She needs IRB permission because of personal
privacy.
Kyle, age 10, heard about a great research study and wants to participate. His parents
do not wish him to participate and have not signed a consent form. Can Kyle
participate? - ANSWER No, Kyle can not participate unless his parents consent.
The first step of the scientific method is to - ANSWER recognize and define a problem.
The philosophical assumption that addresses the nature of reality is referred to as -
ANSWER ontology.
Which of the following illustrates Aaron, a qualitative researcher, collecting data for an
ethnographic study on alternative schooling. - ANSWER Aaron goes to an alternative
school and volunteers on the staff.
The Federal Act that protects privacy of educational records is referred to as the -
, ANSWER Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Of the following, informed consent accurately refers to a - ANSWER parent's legal
permission for their children to participate in a study knowing the true nature of the
study.
One difference between qualitative and quantitative research is that - ANSWER
quantitative researchers state hypothesis prior to beginning the study.
Which of the following is an example of a causal-comparative question? - ANSWER Are
there gender differences in the effectiveness of computer-based simulations?
Which of the following is an example of a correlational study? - ANSWER Is there a
relationship between student achievement and homework completion?
Which of the following is indicative of most survey research? - ANSWER This method
relies on tests and questionnaires.
Which of the following research questions is most consistent with a survey study? -
ANSWER How many hours per week does the average 6th grader play video games?
Kai is a qualitative researcher. The topic of his study is the homework strategies used
by middle school children in an after-school homework club. He has reviewed the
literature on both homework strategies and after-school programs and he has selected
five children to study over the next 3 months. Of the following, which is most likely the
next step in Kai's study? - ANSWER Collecting data
A local government group recently conducted a survey to ask those living in the
community if they would like to see a new pool facility built. Example survey items
are:Given the following scale answer questions 1 and 1.1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 =
Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree1. Our community should build a
new indoor pool facility. 1 2 3 4 52. I support spending tax dollars for recreational
opportunities. 1 2 3 4 5The two items best represent examples of which of the following
types of items? - ANSWER Likert Scale
A respondent's score on a self-efficacy measure is considered - ANSWER data
According to your text the most important type of validity is ________ validity. - ANSWER
construct
Assessments administered to all children at varying levels in their schooling are
designed to be - ANSWER achievement tests.
Assessments to be administered to all children at varying levels in their schooling are
used as ________ assessments. - ANSWER norm-referenced
Cronbach's alpha and split-half reliability are both measures of - ANSWER internal
consistency reliability
CORRECT ANSWERS
A research study lead to the following finding , "Students in the treatment condition
indicated significantly better achievement on the recognition assessment than those in
the control condition." What type of research was likely conducted? - ANSWER
Experimental
Action research is used to - ANSWER find and solve problems
After reviewing the literature the qualitative researcher will select participants. The
participants in a qualitative study differ from those in a quantitative study in that -
ANSWER the participants are purposefully selected.
Basic researchers collect data primarily to - ANSWER develop theories
Correlational research is concerned with - ANSWER examining relationships among
variables.
Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or
experiences is referred to as - ANSWER inductive reasoning.
Experimental research differs from causal-comparative research in that - ANSWER
experimental research controls the selection of participants from a single pool and
divides them into groups while causal-comparative research does not.
Jackie is conducting a study at the local skate park on youth's use of slang language.
She is unsure if she needs to submit her research to the IRB and asks for your opinion.
How would you respond? - ANSWER She needs IRB permission because of personal
privacy.
Kyle, age 10, heard about a great research study and wants to participate. His parents
do not wish him to participate and have not signed a consent form. Can Kyle
participate? - ANSWER No, Kyle can not participate unless his parents consent.
The first step of the scientific method is to - ANSWER recognize and define a problem.
The philosophical assumption that addresses the nature of reality is referred to as -
ANSWER ontology.
Which of the following illustrates Aaron, a qualitative researcher, collecting data for an
ethnographic study on alternative schooling. - ANSWER Aaron goes to an alternative
school and volunteers on the staff.
The Federal Act that protects privacy of educational records is referred to as the -
, ANSWER Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Of the following, informed consent accurately refers to a - ANSWER parent's legal
permission for their children to participate in a study knowing the true nature of the
study.
One difference between qualitative and quantitative research is that - ANSWER
quantitative researchers state hypothesis prior to beginning the study.
Which of the following is an example of a causal-comparative question? - ANSWER Are
there gender differences in the effectiveness of computer-based simulations?
Which of the following is an example of a correlational study? - ANSWER Is there a
relationship between student achievement and homework completion?
Which of the following is indicative of most survey research? - ANSWER This method
relies on tests and questionnaires.
Which of the following research questions is most consistent with a survey study? -
ANSWER How many hours per week does the average 6th grader play video games?
Kai is a qualitative researcher. The topic of his study is the homework strategies used
by middle school children in an after-school homework club. He has reviewed the
literature on both homework strategies and after-school programs and he has selected
five children to study over the next 3 months. Of the following, which is most likely the
next step in Kai's study? - ANSWER Collecting data
A local government group recently conducted a survey to ask those living in the
community if they would like to see a new pool facility built. Example survey items
are:Given the following scale answer questions 1 and 1.1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 =
Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree1. Our community should build a
new indoor pool facility. 1 2 3 4 52. I support spending tax dollars for recreational
opportunities. 1 2 3 4 5The two items best represent examples of which of the following
types of items? - ANSWER Likert Scale
A respondent's score on a self-efficacy measure is considered - ANSWER data
According to your text the most important type of validity is ________ validity. - ANSWER
construct
Assessments administered to all children at varying levels in their schooling are
designed to be - ANSWER achievement tests.
Assessments to be administered to all children at varying levels in their schooling are
used as ________ assessments. - ANSWER norm-referenced
Cronbach's alpha and split-half reliability are both measures of - ANSWER internal
consistency reliability
