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If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom
to ascertain their merit and worth, he is likely conducting which type of
research?
Select correct option:
Basic
Applied
Evaluation
Experimental

What is opposite of a variable?
A constant
An extraneous variable
A dependent variable
A data set

Which of the following is not a feature of theoretical framework?
Making an inventory of variables

Specify the direction of relationship
Presenting findings
Making an inventory of propositions

Which of the following is a discrete variable?
Age
Nationality
Test score
Income

In ______________ we collect same type of information from different
respondents in different times.
Cohort study
Time series Research
Panel study
Case studies

Why, as scientists, do we not want to rely on authority for
explanations?
Those in authority are often wrong.

Those in authority cannot be challenged.
Those in authority rely too much on objective information.
Those in authority often have no common sense.

Which of the following is most beneficial to read in an article?
Methods
Introduction
Figures
References

Why do you need to review the existing literature?
To give your dissertation a proper academic appearance, with lots of

references
Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count
To find out what is already known about your area of interest
To help in your general studying

Which of the following is the least appropriate research problem?
Does studying Latin improve the standardized vocabulary test scores

of seventh grade students?
Does drilling fifth grade students with multiplication facts improve their
standardized test scores?
What is the relationship between students' math attitudes and math
achievement?
Should students have access to controversial novels in school?

Null hypothesis states:
Absence of relationship
Existence of relationship
The direction of relationship
Casual relationship

Basic and Applied Research are the classifications of research on the
basis of:
Use of the research

Time dimension
Techniques used
Purpose of the research

What is a cross-sectional research?
A study of one particular section of society

A comparison of two or more variables over a long period of time
The collection of data from more than one case at one moment in time
One that is conducted when environment is uncertain

What is the variable called that a researcher manipulates in an
experiment?
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Extraneous variable
None of the given options

Which of the following is Not a part of research design?
Data collection technique

Tool of data collection
Objectives of the study
Data processing and analysis

A variable is:
Any characteristic of interest that can take on more than one

value
Defined as the groups manipulated in experimental research
The complete set of scores we use in statistical analysis
Completely specified only in observational research
...........

Null hypothesis states:
Absence of relationship
Existence of relationship
The direction of relationship
Casual relationship

What is the variable called that a researcher manipulates in an
experiment?
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Extraneous variable

The facts that should be collected to measure a variable, depend upon
the
Conceptual understanding
Dictionary meaning
Operational definition
All of the above



Which one of the following tasks is NOT accomplished by theoretical
framework?
Elaborate the relationship among the variables

Explain the logic underlying the relationship between the variables.
Describe the nature, and direction of the relationships among the
variables.
Relates the previous studies.

The elaboration of the variables in the theoretical framework addresses
which type of qestions?
Why we expect certain relationships to exist

How we expect certain relationships to exist
Both of the given questions
None of the given questions

What is the first step in the research process?
Preliminary data collection

Problem definition
Theoretical framework
Define broad problem area
Qualitative and Quantitative Research are the classifications of
research on the basis of
Use of the research

Time dimension
Techniques used

Quantitative researcher's preoccupation with generalization is an
attempt to:
Develop the law like findings of the natural sciences.

Boost their chances of publication.
Enhance the internal validity of their research.
Demonstrate the complex techniques of statistical analysis.

Which of the following is an example of value-free research?
Conscious favor
Sympathy for the loser
Unstructured interviewing

Ms. Roshi has been coordinating the Annual Festival at her school for
the last several years. She wants to be sure the students and parents
enjoy the festival again this year. On which source is she LEAST likely
to rely when making decisions about what to do?
Tradition
Personal experience
Research
Expert opinion

Which of the following is NOT a legitimate research problem as stated?
What is the relationship between the number of books children read

and their reading scores?
Should competitive games be banned from elementary schools?
What does it mean to be a special needs child "included" in Ms.
Amara’s fourth grade class?
What are the major legal principles applied to educational cases
decided by the Supreme Court?

What is the basis of the Scientific Method?
To test hypotheses in conditions that are condusive to its success.

To formulate a research problem and disprove the hypothesis.
To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in
carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis.
To test hypotheses and if they are disproved, they should be
abandoned completely.

What is the final step of a scientific investigation?
Analyze data
Collect data
Report the findings
Determine whether the hypothesis was supported

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research topic?
It is ethical.
It can be investigated through the collection and analysis of data.
It focuses on a philosophical or ethical issue.
It is theoretically or practically significant.
.................

Qualitative and Quantitative Research are the classifications of
research on the basis of
Use of the research

Time dimension
Techniques used

A literature review requires;
planning
clear writing
good writing
All of the given option

A Literature review that summarizes what is known at a point in time
is known as:
Narrative literature review

Systematic literature review
Integrative review
Historical review

What is the final step of a scientific investigation?
Analyze data
Collect data
Report the findings
Determine whether the hypothesis was supported

According to Empiricism, which of the following is the ultimate source
of all our concepts and knowledge?
Perceptions
Theory
Sensory experience
Logics and arguments

Which of the following is an example of value-free research?
Conscious favor
Sympathy for the loser
Unstructured interviewing

The independent variable is;
The variable manipulated in order to observe its effects

The variable that is measured
The free spirited variable
A confounding variable

The following journal article would be an example of _______
research; "The benefits of florescent lighting on production in a factory
setting."
Applied
Interview
Basic
Stupid

The study of research methods provides you with the knowledge and
skills you need
To solve the problem

To improve the decision-making process
To understand the research of others
All of the given options

Which of the following true about the relationship between theory
building and data collection?
When studies come out as expected, inductive support for the

theory is gained.
If an experiment fails, discarding the experiment is an example of
affirming the consequent.
When a hypothesis is not supported, virtually nothing has been
learned about the theory.
A good theory will be inclusive enough to explain every possible
research outcome.

The operational definition is also known as
Working definition
Nominal definition
Conceptual definition
Dictionary definition

A theory is a coherent set of ________ used as principles of
explanations of the apparent relationship of certain observed
phenomena.
Disciplines
Propositions
Empirical Realities

A concept is a generalized idea about------ .
A class of objects
Attributes
Occurrences

Which of the following is included in research proposal?
Data analysis
Results
Literature review
Conclusions section

Research questions are crucial because they will:
Guide your decisions about what data to collect and from

where.
Help you decide which research area interests you.
Ensure that your findings have external validity.
Prevent you from thinking about research strategies.
..............

Basic and Applied Research are the classifications of research on the
basis of:
Use of the research

Time dimension
Techniques used

If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom
to ascertain their merit and worth, he is likely conducting which type of
research?
Basic
Applied
Evaluation
Experimental

Which of the following is the least appropriate research problem?
Does studying Latin improve the standardized vocabulary test scores

of seventh grade students?
Does drilling fifth grade students with multiplication facts improve their
standardized test scores?
What is the relationship between students' math attitudes and math
achievement?
Should students have access to controversial novels in school?

The application of the scientific method to the study of business
problems is called;
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Business research
Grounded theory

Which of the following is Not a part of research design?
Data collection technique

Tool of data collection
Objectives of the study
Data processing and analysis



If a researcher was studying the use of various instructional
approaches to the "multiple intelligences" of his students, he is likely
to be conducting which type of research?
Basic
Applied
Evaluation
Grounded theory

Which of the following steps of the scientific method is exemplified by
the researcher reviewing the literature and focusing on a specific
problem that has yet to be resolved?
Identify a topic.
Describe the procedures to collect information.
Analyze the collected information.
State the results of the data analysis.

The facts that should be collected to measure a variable, depend upon
the
Dictionary meaning
All of the above

Which of the following is not a function of clearly identified research
questions?
They guide your literature search.

They keep you focused throughout the data collection period.
They make the scope of your research as wide as possible.
They are linked together to help you construct a coherent argument.

Which of the following is not a feature of theoretical framework?
Making an inventory of variables

Specify the direction of relationship
Presenting findings
Making an inventory of propositions

What is a relationship between the literature survey and the
theoretical framework?
Provides a solid foundation for developing the latter

Literature survey helps in the identification of the relevant variables
The theoretical framework explains the theory underlying these
relations
All of the gven options

According to scientific method, which of the following is Not an
empirical reality?
Emotions
God’s reward for good deeds
Satisfaction

To say that a theory is falsifiable is to say that;
It is based on results that are not replicable.

Investigators have replaced it with a simpler or more accurate theory.
We can imagine results that would contradict it.
It is so vague that it fits any and all possible results.

After a researcher has stated the specific problem to be studied in an
experiment, he must then develop a(n):
Theory
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Summary of the data
...............

“The extensive use of chocolate causes pimples”. The given hypothesis
is a (an):
Descriptive hypothesis
Explanatory hypothesis
Non-Directional hypothesis
Co-relational hypothesis

What is the first step in the research process?
Preliminary data collection

Problem definition
Theoretical framework
Define broad problem area

The purpose of a literature review is to:
Help you find out what is already known about this area.
Identify any inconsistencies or gaps in the literature.
Demonstrate an awareness of the theoretical context in which the
current study can be located.
Find what is already known, identify gaps demonstrate
awareness.

Theoretical framework is trying to develop a ________ model of our
study.
Functional
Conceptual
Operational
Practical

Descriptive and Explanatory Research are the classifications of
research on the basis of:
Use of the research

Time dimension
Techniques used

A Literature review that summarizes what is known at a point in time
is known as:

Integrative review
Historical review

“High productivity is positively associated with Job commitment”. The
given hypothesis is a (an):

The application of the scientific method to the study of business
problems is called;
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Business research
Grounded theory

Which of following statement is true?
Theory and Research are dichotomous

Theory and Research are interrelated
There is no difference between Theory and Research
None of the given statements is true

Which of the following steps of the scientific method is exemplified by
the researcher reviewing the literature and focusing on a specific
problem that has yet to be resolved?
Identify a topic.
Describe the procedures to collect information.
Analyze the collected information.
State the results of the data analysis.

What type of process research is?
A process to discover the truth

A process to invent the machines
A process to make new medicines
A process to create theories

The organization of concepts in sequence from the most concrete and
individual to the most general indicates is:
One that bears no relation to the underlying concept.

An abstract, theoretical definition of a concept.
The degree of abstraction
An operational definition

Which of the following statements is false?
Discrete variables allow measurement of an infinite number of

fractions of units of measurement.
Discrete variables can only have whole number values.
Continuous numbers can only have whole number values.
Continuous measures do not allow for scores that fall between two
number values.

A one tailed hypothesis predicts-----------
The future
The lottery result
The frequency of the effect
The direction of the effect

In ______________ we collect same type of information from different
respondents in different times.
Cohort study
Time series Research
Panel study
Case studies
Which of the following is not a function of clearly identified research questions?
• They guide your literature search

• They keep you focused throughout the data collection period
• They make the scope of your research as wide as possible
• They are linked together to help you construct a coherent argument.
Question # 2 of 15 ( Start time: 03:09:08 PM )
A Literature review that summarizes what is known at a point in time is known as:
• Narrative literature review

• Systematic literature review
• Integrative review
• Historical review
Question #3 of 15
A concept is a generalized idea about------
• A class o objects
• Attributes
• Occurrences
• All of the given options
Hypothesis refers to __________:
• Missing
Question # 5 of 15
Qualitative and Quantitative Research are the classifications of research on the

basis of
• Use of the research
• Time dimension
• Techniques used
• Purpose of the research
Question # 6 of 15 ( Start time: 03:14:47 PM
• To test hypotheses in conditions that are conducive to its

success.
• To formulate a research problem and disprove the
hypothesis.
• To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesis in

carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis.
• To test hypotheses and if they are disproved, they should

be abandoned completely.
Question # 7 of 15 ( Start time: 03:15:56 PM
The term “Extrapolation” is better explained by the statement
• Facts lead to the rejection of theory
• Identification of the gap in knowledge
• Theory predicts facts
• None of the given option
Which of the following is the best hypothesis statement to address the research
question, "What impact will the new advertising campaign have on use of Brand
B?"
• The new advertising campaign will brand B usage.

• The new advertising will increase brand B trail
• The new advertising campaign will cause increased Brand B usage at the expense of
Brand C.
• The new advertising campaign will increase Brand B’s market penetration.
The facts that should be collected to measure a variable, depend upon the
• Conceptual understanding
• Dictionary meaning
• Operational definition
• All of the above
Which one of the following creates problems of measurements

of a concept?
• Unambiguous meanings
• Vague meanings
• Clear meanings
• Dictionary meanings
A variable is:
• Any characteristic of interest that can take on more than one value
• Defined as groups manipulated in experimental research
• The complete set of scores we use in statistical analysis
• Completely specified only in observational research

“The extensive use of chocolate causes pimples”. The given hypothesis is a (an):
• Descriptive hypothesis
• Explanatory hypothesis
• Non-directional hypothesis
• Co-relational hypothesis
Under which of the following research method is not applicable?
• Health care
• Business
• Government offices
• Imaginary worlds
Which one of the following is not an assumption of science?
• There are reoccurring patterns in the world.

• Events happen because of preceding causes.
• We can discover solutions to problems of interest.
• Theoretical explanations must agree with common senses.

• Discrete variable allow measurement of an infinite number of fractions of units of
measurement.
• Discrete variables can only have hole number value.
• Continuous number can only have whole number values.
• Continuous measures do not allow for scores that fall between two number values.
Which of the following is not a function of clearly identified research questions?

They guide your literature search.
They keep you focused throughout the data collectio
They make the scope of your research as wide as po
They are linked together to help you construct a coh
Question # 2 of 15 ( Start time: 03:09:08

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PM )
A Literature review that summarizes what is known at a point in time is known as:

Integrative review
Historical review

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PM )
A concept is a generalized idea about------ .
A class of objects
Attributes
Occurrences

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PM )
Hypothesis refers to __________:

Total Marks: 1
PM )
Qualitative and Quantitative Research are the classifications of research on the basis of
Use of the research
Time dimension
Techniques used

Total Marks: 1
PM )
To test hypotheses in conditions that are condusive
To formulate a research problemand disprove the hy
To formulate a research problem, test the hypothesi
To test hypotheses and if they are disproved, they s

Total Marks: 1
PM )
The term “Extrapolation” is better explained by the statement:
Facts lead to the rejection of theory
Identification of the gap in knowledge
Theory predicts facts

Total Marks: 1
PM )
Which of the following is the best hypothesis statement to address the research question,
"What impact will the new advertising campaign have on use of Brand B?"
The new advertising campaign will impact Brand B usa
The new advertising campaign will increase Brand B t
The new advertising campaign will cause increased B
The new advertising campaign will increase Brand B's

Total Marks: 1
PM )
The facts that should be collected to measure a variable, depend upon the
Dictionary meaning
All of the above

Total Marks: 1
PM )
Which one of the following creates problems of measurements of a concept?
Unambiguous meanings
Vague meanings
Clear meanings
Dictionary meanings

Total Marks: 1
PM )
A variable is:
Any characteristic of interest that can take on more

Defined as the groups manipulated in experimental re
The complete set of scores we use in statistical analy
Completely specified only in observational research

Total Marks: 1
PM )
“The extensive use of chocolate causes pimples”. The given hypothesis is a (an):

Total Marks: 1
PM )
Under which of the following research method is not applicable?
Health care
Business
Government offices
Imaginary worlds

Total Marks: 1
PM )
Which one of the following is not an assumption of science?
There are reoccurring patterns in the world.
Events happen because of preceding causes.
We can discover solutions to problems of interest.
Theoretical explanations must agree with common se

Total Marks: 1
PM )
Discrete variables allow measurement of an infinite n
Discrete variables can only have whole number value

Continuous numbers can only have whole number va
Continuous measures do not allow for scores that fa
1. Endeavors to explain, predict, and/or control phenomena are the goal of
a) tradition.
b) inductive logic.
c) deductive logic.
d) the scientific method.
2. Ms. Casillas has been coordinating the Halloween Festival at her school for the last several years.
She wants to be sure the students and parents enjoy the festival again this year. On which source is
she LEAST likely to rely when making decisions about what to do?
a) Tradition
b) Personal experience
c) Research
d) Expert opinion
3. Ms. Turner is thinking about changing her instructional approach to a more mastery-learning
orientation. She is interested in knowing more about this topic as well as its effectiveness when
working with elementary school students. On which source should she rely for such information?
a) Tradition
b) Research
c) Intuition
d) Personal experience
4. The scientific method is preferred over other ways of knowing because it is more
a) reliable.
b) systematic.
c) accurate.
d) all of these.
5. The application of the scientific method to the study of educational problems is called
a) inductive reasoning.
b) deductive reasoning.
c) educational research.
d) grounded theor
6. Which of the following statements characterizes educational research?

a) It furthers our understanding of educational issues, questions, or problems.
b) It raises new topics for study.
c) It provides information that can improve teaching and learning.
d) All of these.
7. Which of the following steps of the scientific method is exemplified by the researcher reviewing the
literature and focusing on a specific problem that has yet to be resolved?
a) Identify a topic.
b) Describe the procedures to collect information.
c) Analyze the collected information.
d) State the results of the data analysis.
8. If a researcher (1) identified a topic and a specific educational problem related to it, (2) carefully
described the ways by which data was collected and analyzed, and (3) wrote a report reflecting on
this work and its contribution to what is known about the topic, her work can BEST be described as
a) educational research.
b) quantitative research.
c) qualitative research.
d) evaluation.
9. Which of the following is a limitation of educational research?

a) Research cannot answer value-based problems.
b) Researchers have ethical and legal responsibilities that can constrain their work.
c) It is difficult to fully describe the depth of participants' perspectives given the complexity of human behavior.
d) All of these.
10. What is the reason for consulting handbooks, yearbooks, encyclopedias, or reviews in the initial
stages of identifying a research topic?
a) They are readily available.
b) They provide an overview of the issues related to a topic.
c) They are primary sources.
d) They avoid reporting statistical data so one can interpret the results more easily.
11. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research topic?
a) It is ethical.
b) It can be investigated through the collection and analysis of data.
c) It focuses on a philosophical or ethical issue.
d) It is theoretically or practically significant.
12. Which of the following is NOT a legitimate research problem as stated?
a) What is the relationship between the number of books children read and their reading scores?
b) Should competitive games be banned from elementary schools?
c) What does it mean to be a special needs child "included" in Ms. Pierre's fourth grade class?
d) What are the major legal principles applied to educational cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court?
13. Which of the following is the least appropriate research problem?
a) Does studying Latin improve the standardized vocabulary test scores of seventh grade students?
b) Does drilling fifth grade students with multiplication facts improve their standardized test scores?
c) What is the relationship between students' math attitudes and math achievement?
d) Should students have access to controversial novels in school?
Key: 1-d; 2-c; 3-b; 4-d; 5-c; 6-d; 7-a; 8-a; 9-d; 10-b; 11-c; 12-b; 13-d

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Making an inventory of variables

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Those in authority are often wrong.

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To give your dissertation a proper academic appearance, with lots of

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Does studying Latin improve the standardized vocabulary test scores

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Use of the research

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A study of one particular section of society

One that is conducted when environment is uncertain

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Data collection technique

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Any characteristic of interest that can take on more than one

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Question # 4 of 15 ( Start time: 02:14:54 AM ) Total Marks: 1

A study of one particular section of society

One that is conducted when environment is uncertain

Question # 5 of 15 ( Start time: 02:15:13 AM ) Total Marks: 1

Elaborate the relationship among the variables

Question # 6 of 15 ( Start time: 02:16:37 AM ) Total Marks: 1

Why we expect certain relationships to exist

Question # 7 of 15 ( Start time: 02:17:35 AM ) Total Marks: 1

Preliminary data collection

Use of the research

Question # 9 of 15 ( Start time: 02:18:46 AM ) Total Marks: 1

Develop the law like findings of the natural sciences.

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What is the relationship between the number of books children read

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To test hypotheses in conditions that are condusive to its success.

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Select correct option:

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Use of the research

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Narrative literature review

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The variable manipulated in order to observe its effects

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To solve the problem

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When studies come out as expected, inductive support for the