Question 1

One advantage of field experiments according to Biddle and Berliner is that researchers can ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct research in less time than is typical of most research 
B)  easily interpret the results 
C)  assign their subjects randomly to different conditions 
D)  provide a definitive answer to the dilemma of class size 
A)  conduct research in less time than is typical of most research 
B)  easily interpret the results 
C)  assign their subjects randomly to different conditions 
D)  provide a definitive answer to the dilemma of class size

Question 2

In their study, Allan and Madden explained quantitative methods employed to study behaviors may fail to produce valid results because ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  errors in survey design can cause skewed results 
B)  certain behaviors studied go unnoticed because they are normally socially accepted 
C)  researchers often code their quantitative data differently 
D)  they have increased reliability 
A)  errors in survey design can cause skewed results 
B)  certain behaviors studied go unnoticed because they are normally socially accepted 
C)  researchers often code their quantitative data differently 
D)  they have increased reliability

Question 3

According to Biddle and Berliner, a major difference between previous research on class size and more reliable research was the use of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  larger studies with more schools, classrooms, and children 
B)  comparisons of children in different class size settings 
C)  studying children over time, not just for 1 year 
D)  all of these 
A)  larger studies with more schools, classrooms, and children 
B)  comparisons of children in different class size settings 
C)  studying children over time, not just for 1 year 
D)  all of these

Question 4

Research on class size finds ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  class size has no effect on children's achievement at the elementary school level 
B)  class size impacts children's achievement at the high school level 
C)  research on class size consistently finds no effect of class size on children's achievement at all levels of education 
D)  none of these 
A)  class size has no effect on children's achievement at the elementary school level 
B)  class size impacts children's achievement at the high school level 
C)  research on class size consistently finds no effect of class size on children's achievement at all levels of education 
D)  none of these

Question 5

According to the Tennessee STAR Project, standard classes are those with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  one certificated teacher and less than 20 students 
B)  one certificated teacher and more than 20 students 
C)  one certificated teacher and one full-time aide 
D)  one full-time aide with 20 or more students 
A)  one certificated teacher and less than 20 students 
B)  one certificated teacher and more than 20 students 
C)  one certificated teacher and one full-time aide 
D)  one full-time aide with 20 or more students

One advantage of field experiments according to Biddle and Berliner is that researchers can ______.

In their study, Allan and Madden explained quantitative methods employed to study behaviors may fail to produce valid results because ______.

According to Biddle and Berliner, a major difference between previous research on class size and more reliable research was the use of ______.

Research on class size finds ______.

According to the Tennessee STAR Project, standard classes are those with ______.

What Is Sociology of Education Theoretical Perspectives

Schooling in a Social Context: Educational Environments

Schools As Organizations: Formal and Informal Education

Roles and Responsibilities: Administrators, Teachers, and Students

What We Teach in Schools: Knowledge for What and for Whom

Who Gets Ahead Race, Class, and Gender in Education

Education and Opportunity: Attempts at Equality and Equity in Education

Higher Education

Globalization and Education: Comparing Global Systems

Can Schools Change Educational Reform and Change

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Exam 2: Studying Schools: Research Methods in Education

One advantage of field experiments according to Biddle and Berliner is that researchers can ______.

In their study, Allan and Madden explained quantitative methods employed to study behaviors may fail to produce valid results because ______.

According to Biddle and Berliner, a major difference between previous research on class size and more reliable research was the use of ______.

Research on class size finds ______.

According to the Tennessee STAR Project, standard classes are those with ______.

What Is Sociology of Education Theoretical Perspectives

Schooling in a Social Context: Educational Environments

Schools As Organizations: Formal and Informal Education

Roles and Responsibilities: Administrators, Teachers, and Students

What We Teach in Schools: Knowledge for What and for Whom

Who Gets Ahead Race, Class, and Gender in Education

Education and Opportunity: Attempts at Equality and Equity in Education

Higher Education

Globalization and Education: Comparing Global Systems

Can Schools Change Educational Reform and Change

Filters