Educational Research: Competencies for
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Analysis and Applications – 12th Edition
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TEST BANK
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Geoffrey E. Mills
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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and Students
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© Geoffrey E. Mills
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
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, Table of Contents
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Test Items:
Chapter 1 Introduction to Educational Research............................................................ 1
Chapter 2 Ethics in Educational Research.................................................................... 11
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Chapter 3 Selecting and Defining a Research Topic.................................................... 14
Chapter 4 Reviewing the Literature.............................................................................. 21
Chapter 5 Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan.................................................. 26
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Chapter 6 Selecting a Sample....................................................................................... 31
Chapter 7 Selecting Measurement Instruments............................................................ 39
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Chapter 8 Survey Research........................................................................................... 50
Chapter 9 Correlational Research................................................................................. 57
Chapter 10 Causal-Comparative Research..................................................................... 66
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Chapter 11 Experimental Research................................................................................ 75
Chapter 12 Single-Subject Experimental Research........................................................ 87
Chapter 13 Narrative Research....................................................................................... 94
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Chapter 14 Ethnographic Research.............................................................................. 101
Chapter 15 Case Study Research.................................................................................. 110
Chapter 16 Mixed Methods Research.......................................................................... 115
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Chapter 17 Action Research......................................................................................... 122
Chapter 18 Descriptive Statistics.................................................................................. 130
Chapter 19 Inferential Statistics................................................................................... 142
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Chapter 20 Qualitative Data Collection........................................................................ 151
Chapter 21 Qualitative Data Analysis and Interpretation............................................. 160
Chapter 22 Preparing a Research Report...................................................................... 166
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, Chapter 23 Evaluating a Research Report.................................................................... 173
Answer Key …………………………………………………………………………... 183
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Chapter 1 Test Items
1. Of the following, which is a type of qualitative research?
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a. Correlational
b. Causal-comparative
c. Ethnographic
d. Experimental
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2. Of the following, which is a type of qualitative research?
a. Experimental
b. Survey
c. Prediction
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d. Case study
3. 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
a. the number of participants are usually larger in qualitative studies.
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b. the participants are purposefully selected.
c. the participants provide no personally identifiable information.
d. the time commitment for participants is generally shorter.
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4. The first step of the scientific method is to
a. recognize and define a problem.
b. describe and execute research procedures.
c. analyze the collected data.
d. formulate hypotheses.
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5. Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or experiences is
referred to as
a. deductive reasoning.
b. inductive reasoning.
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c. scientific method.
d. reliance on tradition.
6. Which of the following is indicative of most survey research?
a. This method relies on controlling independent variables.
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, b. This method relies on internal and external criticism.
c. This method relies on tests and questionnaires.
d. This method relies on interviews and observations.
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7. Narrative is a method employed by
a. quantitative researchers.
b. qualitative researchers.
c. experimental researchers.
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d. empirical researchers.
8. One difference between qualitative and quantitative research is that
a. quantitative researchers develop deep relationships with their participants.
b. qualitative researchers rely on objective analysis of the data.
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c. qualitative researchers manipulate the research context.
d. quantitative researchers state hypothesis prior to beginning the study.
9. Case Study is a method employed by
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a. quantitative researchers.
b. qualitative researchers.
c. experimental researchers.
d. empirical researchers.
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10. Which of the following is an example of a causal-comparative question?
a. Are there gender differences in the effectiveness of computer-based simulations?
b. Is there a relationship between computer-based simulation training and attitudes about
computers?
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c. What happens in a typical science lesson that includes computer-based simulations?
d. What are the reasons a school would include computer-based simulations in their
instructional materials?
11. Which of the following is an example of a correlational study?
a. What are the attitudes of the parents about our districts new homework policy?
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b. Is there a relationship between student achievement and homework completion?
c. Are there differences in parent attitudes about homework between mothers and fathers?
d. How much homework does the average fifth grade teacher in our district assign?
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12. Karen is a school principal. She has been collecting data all year regarding the benefits and
costs of an after-school community service program. She thinks the program is effective but
must make a decision about whether or not the outcomes of the program for the children
justify the cost. She collects data from the students, parents, and those that have benefited
from the program to assist in making her decision. Karen is engaging in which type of
??
research?
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Copyright © 2019, 2016, 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
ST
Analysis and Applications – 12th Edition
UV
TEST BANK
IA
_A
Geoffrey E. Mills
PP
RO
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
VE
and Students
D?
© Geoffrey E. Mills
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
??
©STUDYSTREAM
, Table of Contents
ST
Test Items:
Chapter 1 Introduction to Educational Research............................................................ 1
Chapter 2 Ethics in Educational Research.................................................................... 11
UV
Chapter 3 Selecting and Defining a Research Topic.................................................... 14
Chapter 4 Reviewing the Literature.............................................................................. 21
Chapter 5 Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan.................................................. 26
IA
Chapter 6 Selecting a Sample....................................................................................... 31
Chapter 7 Selecting Measurement Instruments............................................................ 39
_A
Chapter 8 Survey Research........................................................................................... 50
Chapter 9 Correlational Research................................................................................. 57
Chapter 10 Causal-Comparative Research..................................................................... 66
PP
Chapter 11 Experimental Research................................................................................ 75
Chapter 12 Single-Subject Experimental Research........................................................ 87
Chapter 13 Narrative Research....................................................................................... 94
RO
Chapter 14 Ethnographic Research.............................................................................. 101
Chapter 15 Case Study Research.................................................................................. 110
Chapter 16 Mixed Methods Research.......................................................................... 115
VE
Chapter 17 Action Research......................................................................................... 122
Chapter 18 Descriptive Statistics.................................................................................. 130
Chapter 19 Inferential Statistics................................................................................... 142
D?
Chapter 20 Qualitative Data Collection........................................................................ 151
Chapter 21 Qualitative Data Analysis and Interpretation............................................. 160
Chapter 22 Preparing a Research Report...................................................................... 166
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Copyright © 2019, 2016, 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
, Chapter 23 Evaluating a Research Report.................................................................... 173
Answer Key …………………………………………………………………………... 183
ST
Chapter 1 Test Items
1. Of the following, which is a type of qualitative research?
UV
a. Correlational
b. Causal-comparative
c. Ethnographic
d. Experimental
IA
2. Of the following, which is a type of qualitative research?
a. Experimental
b. Survey
c. Prediction
_A
d. Case study
3. 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
a. the number of participants are usually larger in qualitative studies.
PP
b. the participants are purposefully selected.
c. the participants provide no personally identifiable information.
d. the time commitment for participants is generally shorter.
RO
4. The first step of the scientific method is to
a. recognize and define a problem.
b. describe and execute research procedures.
c. analyze the collected data.
d. formulate hypotheses.
VE
5. Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or experiences is
referred to as
a. deductive reasoning.
b. inductive reasoning.
D?
c. scientific method.
d. reliance on tradition.
6. Which of the following is indicative of most survey research?
a. This method relies on controlling independent variables.
??
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, b. This method relies on internal and external criticism.
c. This method relies on tests and questionnaires.
d. This method relies on interviews and observations.
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7. Narrative is a method employed by
a. quantitative researchers.
b. qualitative researchers.
c. experimental researchers.
UV
d. empirical researchers.
8. One difference between qualitative and quantitative research is that
a. quantitative researchers develop deep relationships with their participants.
b. qualitative researchers rely on objective analysis of the data.
IA
c. qualitative researchers manipulate the research context.
d. quantitative researchers state hypothesis prior to beginning the study.
9. Case Study is a method employed by
_A
a. quantitative researchers.
b. qualitative researchers.
c. experimental researchers.
d. empirical researchers.
PP
10. Which of the following is an example of a causal-comparative question?
a. Are there gender differences in the effectiveness of computer-based simulations?
b. Is there a relationship between computer-based simulation training and attitudes about
computers?
RO
c. What happens in a typical science lesson that includes computer-based simulations?
d. What are the reasons a school would include computer-based simulations in their
instructional materials?
11. Which of the following is an example of a correlational study?
a. What are the attitudes of the parents about our districts new homework policy?
VE
b. Is there a relationship between student achievement and homework completion?
c. Are there differences in parent attitudes about homework between mothers and fathers?
d. How much homework does the average fifth grade teacher in our district assign?
D?
12. Karen is a school principal. She has been collecting data all year regarding the benefits and
costs of an after-school community service program. She thinks the program is effective but
must make a decision about whether or not the outcomes of the program for the children
justify the cost. She collects data from the students, parents, and those that have benefited
from the program to assist in making her decision. Karen is engaging in which type of
??
research?
v
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