Question 1

Why do researchers use theories in quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  They prove which variables influence an outcome 
B)  They eliminate confounding variables 
C)  They indicate the probable relationships among variables 
D)  They indicate the study's overall purpose 
A)  They prove which variables influence an outcome 
B)  They eliminate confounding variables 
C)  They indicate the probable relationships among variables 
D)  They indicate the study's overall purpose C

Question 2

Which one of the following is NOT a variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-concept 
B)  Age 
C)  U.S. citizen 
D)  Gender 
A)  Self-concept 
B)  Age 
C)  U.S. citizen 
D)  Gender C

Question 3

What is the dependent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type of testing situation 
B)  Number of words spelled correctly 
C)  Amount of information retained 
D)  Grade level 
A)  Type of testing situation 
B)  Number of words spelled correctly 
C)  Amount of information retained 
D)  Grade level C

Question 4

Indicate whether the characteristic of the research question indicates a central question or a sub-question or both). Place an "X" in the appropriate columns).
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\hline \text { Research problem calls for... } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Central } \
\text { Questions }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Sub- } \
\text { Questions }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { 19. Otten begins with the word "what" or "how" } & & \
\hline \text { 19. Hay use an advocacy appronch } & & \
\hline \text { 20. Specifies the central phenomenon } & & \
\hline \text { 21. Signals the need for an exploration } & & \
\hline \text { 22. Identifies the central phenomenon and } \
\text { participants } & & \
\hline \text { 23. Usually grief and very general } & & \
\hline \text { 24. Provides greater specificity about the study's } \
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\end{array}$$ 
Indicate whether the research purpose indicates a quantitative or qualitative or both) approach. Place an "X" in the appropriate columns).
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\hline \text { Research purpose is.. } & \text { Quantitative } & \text { Qualitative } \
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { 25. In response to a problem that calls for } \
\text { exploration }
\end{array} & & \
\hline \text { 26. Brond and general } & & \
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { 27. In response to a problem that calls for } \
\text { explanation }
\end{array} & & \
\hline \text { 26. One single complex concept } & & \
\hline \text { 29. Examines topie in a certain planned way } & & \
\hline \text { 39. A small set of specific factors } & & \
\hline \text { 31. Explores topic in an open, comprehensive way } & & \
\hline \text { 32. Narrow and specific } & & \
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\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate whether the characteristic of the research...

Question 5

“This article examines the teaching of science and the particular difficulties elementary science teachers may have in science classrooms. To do this, we analyzed the practices of a second-year science teacher, Jane Smith, to answer the following questions:  a) how does she teach science?  b) what concepts of science does she bring to the classroom? c) what is the process of activities in her room?”
-What is the central phenomenon being studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulties in elementary classrooms 
B)  Science teaching 
C)  Novice teachers 
D)  Science concepts 
A)  Difficulties in elementary classrooms 
B)  Science teaching 
C)  Novice teachers 
D)  Science concepts

Question 6

What is another name for an outcome variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependent variable 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Predictor variable 
D)  Treatment variable 
A)  Dependent variable 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Predictor variable 
D)  Treatment variable

Question 7

What is the dependent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social interaction 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Metropolitan school district 
D)  Junior high students 
A)  Social interaction 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Metropolitan school district 
D)  Junior high students

Question 8

What is the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Metropolitan school district 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Social interaction 
D)  Junior high students 
A)  Metropolitan school district 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Social interaction 
D)  Junior high students

Question 9

What is a confounding variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  A variable that cannot be easily explained 
B)  A variable that cannot be directly measured 
C)  A variable that contradicts what one expects to find 
D)  A variable that describes an outcome 
A)  A variable that cannot be easily explained 
B)  A variable that cannot be directly measured 
C)  A variable that contradicts what one expects to find 
D)  A variable that describes an outcome

Question 10

When qualitative researchers refer to the intent of the study as "emerging" they are referring to

Accepted Answer

A)  The new participants they will seek to interview 
B)  The changing nature of the central phenomenon 
C)  The gradual focusing of the research questions 
D)  The uncertain characteristic of what they are studying 
A)  The new participants they will seek to interview 
B)  The changing nature of the central phenomenon 
C)  The gradual focusing of the research questions 
D)  The uncertain characteristic of what they are studying

Question 11

“This article examines the teaching of science and the particular difficulties elementary science teachers may have in science classrooms. To do this, we analyzed the practices of a second-year science teacher, Jane Smith, to answer the following questions:  a) how does she teach science?  b) what concepts of science does she bring to the classroom? c) what is the process of activities in her room?”
-Which is the central question that this study addresses?

Accepted Answer

A)  How does Jane teach science? 
B)  What concepts of science does Jane bring to the classroom? 
C)  What is the process of activities in Jane's room? 
D)  All of the above 
A)  How does Jane teach science? 
B)  What concepts of science does Jane bring to the classroom? 
C)  What is the process of activities in Jane's room? 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following best represents a central phenomenon in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  The age of the participant 
B)  A single concept 
C)  Stages in adolescent development 
D)  Measures of self-esteem 
A)  The age of the participant 
B)  A single concept 
C)  Stages in adolescent development 
D)  Measures of self-esteem

Question 13

What characteristic below distinguishes a quantitative research question from a research hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  One is a purpose of the study and the other is a question 
B)  One is a question and the other is a prediction 
C)  One is a question and the other is an exclamation 
D)  One is objective and the other is subjective 
A)  One is a purpose of the study and the other is a question 
B)  One is a question and the other is a prediction 
C)  One is a question and the other is an exclamation 
D)  One is objective and the other is subjective

Question 14

Who are the participants in the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social interaction 
B)  Metropolitan school district 
C)  Junior high students 
D)  Self-esteem 
A)  Social interaction 
B)  Metropolitan school district 
C)  Junior high students 
D)  Self-esteem

Question 15

What is the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amount of information retained 
B)  Type of testing situation 
C)  Number of words spelled correctly 
D)  Grade level 
A)  Amount of information retained 
B)  Type of testing situation 
C)  Number of words spelled correctly 
D)  Grade level

Question 16

Types of leadership styles, such as autocratic, consensus-building, and transformational, are examples of what type of scores on a variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Categorical scores 
B)  Continuous scores 
C)  Leadership scores 
D)  Central scores 
A)  Categorical scores 
B)  Continuous scores 
C)  Leadership scores 
D)  Central scores

Question 17

The difference between a hypothesis and a research question is that the hypothesis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Predicts what the researcher will expect to find 
B)  Is only used to compare groups on a variable 
C)  Is a statement of fact rather than a question 
D)  Requires statistical testing in a research study 
A)  Predicts what the researcher will expect to find 
B)  Is only used to compare groups on a variable 
C)  Is a statement of fact rather than a question 
D)  Requires statistical testing in a research study

Question 18

Identify the central phenomenon in this qualitative purpose statement. "What meaning do boys in junior high ascribe to being overweight?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys 
B)  Junior high 
C)  Meaning 
D)  Being overweight 
A)  Boys 
B)  Junior high 
C)  Meaning 
D)  Being overweight

Why do researchers use theories in quantitative research?

Which one of the following is NOT a variable?

What is the dependent variable?

What is another name for an outcome variable?

What is the dependent variable?

What is the independent variable?

What is a confounding variable?

When qualitative researchers refer to the intent of the study as "emerging" they are referring to

Which of the following best represents a central phenomenon in qualitative research?

What characteristic below distinguishes a quantitative research question from a research hypothesis?

Who are the participants in the study?

What is the independent variable?

Types of leadership styles, such as autocratic, consensus-building, and transformational, are examples of what type of scores on a variable?

The difference between a hypothesis and a research question is that the hypothesis:

Identify the central phenomenon in this qualitative purpose statement. "What meaning do boys in junior high ascribe to being overweight?"

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Exam 5: Purpose Statements, Research Questions, and Hypotheses: Identifying the Intent of a Study

Why do researchers use theories in quantitative research?

Which one of the following is NOT a variable?

What is the dependent variable?

What is another name for an outcome variable?

What is the dependent variable?

What is the independent variable?

What is a confounding variable?

When qualitative researchers refer to the intent of the study as "emerging" they are referring to

Which of the following best represents a central phenomenon in qualitative research?

What characteristic below distinguishes a quantitative research question from a research hypothesis?

Who are the participants in the study?

What is the independent variable?

Types of leadership styles, such as autocratic, consensus-building, and transformational, are examples of what type of scores on a variable?

The difference between a hypothesis and a research question is that the hypothesis:

Identify the central phenomenon in this qualitative purpose statement. "What meaning do boys in junior high ascribe to being overweight?"

The Process of Research: Learning How Research Is Conducted and Reported

Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Understanding Different Types of Study Reports

Statements of the Problem: Identifying Why a Study Is Important

Literature Reviews: Examining the Background for a Study

Titlequantitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Studytitle

Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Quantitative Information Is Gathered

Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Quantitative Study

Qualitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Study

Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Qualitative Information Is Gathered

Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Qualitative Study

Mixed Methods Research: Studies That Mix Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Action Research: Research for Solving Practical Problems

Conclusions: Identifying the Interpretations and Implications of a Study

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