WGU C224 - MODULE 1: Why Study
Educational Research? | 2026 UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Consumers of research can evaluate the strength of a study's evidence by
using __________. - ANSWERS-critical thinking
__________ is NOT a primary objective of educational research. - ANSWERS-
Action
The ultimate goal of exploratory research is to provide what for researchers?
- ANSWERS-Understanding
__________ research type is best utilized at solving pressing local issues within
educational communities. - ANSWERS-Action
Applied research (e.g., action research) seeks to answer questions in
__________ settings. - ANSWERS-real-world
In deciding on whether a particular community program should be continued,
what technique should a policy maker employ? - ANSWERS-Summative
evaluation
Educational Research? | 2026 UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Consumers of research can evaluate the strength of a study's evidence by
using __________. - ANSWERS-critical thinking
__________ is NOT a primary objective of educational research. - ANSWERS-
Action
The ultimate goal of exploratory research is to provide what for researchers?
- ANSWERS-Understanding
__________ research type is best utilized at solving pressing local issues within
educational communities. - ANSWERS-Action
Applied research (e.g., action research) seeks to answer questions in
__________ settings. - ANSWERS-real-world
In deciding on whether a particular community program should be continued,
what technique should a policy maker employ? - ANSWERS-Summative
evaluation
