EDF 5481 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2025
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
The first step in conducting a literature search generally
should be to refer to: Correct Answer secondary sources
A common problem occurring at the beginning of a
literature search is that: Correct Answer the research
problem is not specific enough
Doctoral dissertations and masters' theses: Correct
Answer are available in digital format dating back to 1988
Ethical behavior of educational researchers is guided
primarily by: Correct Answer ethical standards established
by the profession
Confidentiality requires that: Correct Answer access to
collected data be limited to research staff
Research with minors presents special ethical concerns
because: Correct Answer they are less likely to
understand what is being asked of them
A researcher who decides to deceive participants in a
study should: Correct Answer determine that the study
cannot be done without deception
,argue convincingly that the importance of the study
justifies deception
undeceive participants as soon as possible
Which of the following does not qualify as being "exempt"
from risk? Correct Answer Signed questionnaires
describing financial status
Informed consent to serve as a subject in research
requires signing a document that states: Correct Answer
the purpose of the study
that the subject may end participation at any time
the probable risks involved
If a study involves risk to the participants, the researcher is
not required to: Correct Answer clarify all procedures to be
used ahead of time
Which of the following is not correct? Correct Answer The
source of ideas always needs to be cited
Which of the following groups are not protected by laws
governing privileged communication? Correct Answer
Researchers
Whether or not a given study has the possibility of causing
harm to participants: Correct Answer must be determined
by a review board established by the sponsoring institution
, Which of the following is likely to be of greatest value in
formulating hypotheses for a scientific investigation?
Correct Answer Clear indication of the variables involved
Treating a variable such as "reading achievement" as a
categorical variable: Correct Answer Both A and B
is consistent with what is known about the variable
reduces the amount of information about the variable
In a research investigation, constants are: Correct Answer
none of the above
Empirically testing a hypothesis is the process of
determining: Correct Answer if systematic observation
confirms it
Advantages of stating research questions as hypotheses
include: Correct Answer clarity
persuasiveness
efficiency
When a hypothesis is confirmed, one should conclude
that: Correct Answer the data provide evidence favorable
to the belief that the hypothesis is true
In the hypothesis, "Eleventh grade students will achieve
more with teachers who are enthusiastic," which of the
following is an extraneous variable? Correct Answer
Academic ability of students
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
The first step in conducting a literature search generally
should be to refer to: Correct Answer secondary sources
A common problem occurring at the beginning of a
literature search is that: Correct Answer the research
problem is not specific enough
Doctoral dissertations and masters' theses: Correct
Answer are available in digital format dating back to 1988
Ethical behavior of educational researchers is guided
primarily by: Correct Answer ethical standards established
by the profession
Confidentiality requires that: Correct Answer access to
collected data be limited to research staff
Research with minors presents special ethical concerns
because: Correct Answer they are less likely to
understand what is being asked of them
A researcher who decides to deceive participants in a
study should: Correct Answer determine that the study
cannot be done without deception
,argue convincingly that the importance of the study
justifies deception
undeceive participants as soon as possible
Which of the following does not qualify as being "exempt"
from risk? Correct Answer Signed questionnaires
describing financial status
Informed consent to serve as a subject in research
requires signing a document that states: Correct Answer
the purpose of the study
that the subject may end participation at any time
the probable risks involved
If a study involves risk to the participants, the researcher is
not required to: Correct Answer clarify all procedures to be
used ahead of time
Which of the following is not correct? Correct Answer The
source of ideas always needs to be cited
Which of the following groups are not protected by laws
governing privileged communication? Correct Answer
Researchers
Whether or not a given study has the possibility of causing
harm to participants: Correct Answer must be determined
by a review board established by the sponsoring institution
, Which of the following is likely to be of greatest value in
formulating hypotheses for a scientific investigation?
Correct Answer Clear indication of the variables involved
Treating a variable such as "reading achievement" as a
categorical variable: Correct Answer Both A and B
is consistent with what is known about the variable
reduces the amount of information about the variable
In a research investigation, constants are: Correct Answer
none of the above
Empirically testing a hypothesis is the process of
determining: Correct Answer if systematic observation
confirms it
Advantages of stating research questions as hypotheses
include: Correct Answer clarity
persuasiveness
efficiency
When a hypothesis is confirmed, one should conclude
that: Correct Answer the data provide evidence favorable
to the belief that the hypothesis is true
In the hypothesis, "Eleventh grade students will achieve
more with teachers who are enthusiastic," which of the
following is an extraneous variable? Correct Answer
Academic ability of students
