Question 1

The following types of research approaches have attribute independent variables:

Accepted Answer

A)  Descriptive research approach 
B)  Associational research approach 
C)  Comparative research approach 
D)  None of the above 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Descriptive research approach 
B)  Associational research approach 
C)  Comparative research approach 
D)  None of the above 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

Why would you want to add levels to a single independent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control for no treatment effects 
B)  Determine more precisely the relationship between IV and DV 
C)  Increase subject randomization 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  Control for no treatment effects 
B)  Determine more precisely the relationship between IV and DV 
C)  Increase subject randomization 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 3

There are always two or more groups with a study designed with the associational research approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A researcher investigated test anxiety for male and female students. The research approach used in this situation is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Descriptive research approach 
B)  Associational research approach 
C)  Comparative research approach 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Descriptive research approach 
B)  Associational research approach 
C)  Comparative research approach 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

All of the research approaches investigate relationships between variables or comparison of groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One major distinction of the associational research approach is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Random assignment of participants to groups 
B)  Five or more ordered levels or a dichotomous independent variable 
C)  Only one variable 
D)  Control of variables by the researcher 
A)  Random assignment of participants to groups 
B)  Five or more ordered levels or a dichotomous independent variable 
C)  Only one variable 
D)  Control of variables by the researcher

The following types of research approaches have attribute independent variables:

Why would you want to add levels to a single independent variable?

There are always two or more groups with a study designed with the associational research approach.

A researcher investigated test anxiety for male and female students. The research approach used in this situation is the:

All of the research approaches investigate relationships between variables or comparison of groups.

One major distinction of the associational research approach is:

Definitions, Purposes, and Dimensions of Research

Planning a Quantitative Research Project

Variables, Research Questions, and Hypotheses

Research Approaches

Randomized Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Subject Designs

Internal Validity

Sampling and Introduction to External Validity

Measurement and Descriptive Statistics

Measurement Reliability

Measurement Validity

Types of Data Collection Techniques

Ethical Issues in Conducting the Study

Practical Issues in Data Collection and Coding

Making Inferences From Sample Data I: The Null Hypothesis Significance Testing Approach

Making Inferences From Sample Data II: the Evidence-Based Approach

General Design Classifications for Selection of Difference Statistical Methods

Selection of Appropriate Statistical Methods: Integration of Design and Analysis

Data Analysis and Interpretation: Basic Difference Questions

Analysis and Interpretation of Basic Associational Research Questions

Analysis and Interpretation of Complex Research Questions

Evaluating Research Validity: Part I

Evaluating Research Validity: Part II

Evaluating Research for Evidence-Based Practice

Writing the Research Report

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The following types of research approaches have attribute independent variables:

Why would you want to add levels to a single independent variable?

There are always two or more groups with a study designed with the associational research approach.

A researcher investigated test anxiety for male and female students. The research approach used in this situation is the:

All of the research approaches investigate relationships between variables or comparison of groups.

One major distinction of the associational research approach is:

Definitions, Purposes, and Dimensions of Research

Planning a Quantitative Research Project

Variables, Research Questions, and Hypotheses

Research Approaches

Randomized Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Subject Designs

Internal Validity

Sampling and Introduction to External Validity

Measurement and Descriptive Statistics

Measurement Reliability

Measurement Validity

Types of Data Collection Techniques

Ethical Issues in Conducting the Study

Practical Issues in Data Collection and Coding

Making Inferences From Sample Data I: The Null Hypothesis Significance Testing Approach

Making Inferences From Sample Data II: the Evidence-Based Approach

General Design Classifications for Selection of Difference Statistical Methods

Selection of Appropriate Statistical Methods: Integration of Design and Analysis

Data Analysis and Interpretation: Basic Difference Questions

Analysis and Interpretation of Basic Associational Research Questions

Analysis and Interpretation of Complex Research Questions

Evaluating Research Validity: Part I

Evaluating Research Validity: Part II

Evaluating Research for Evidence-Based Practice

Writing the Research Report

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