Question 1

Ordinal scales rank variables in order of the degree to which they possess the characteristics being measured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Simple random sampling is feasible only if the population from which you are selecting a sample is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  large 
B)  small 
C)  diverse 
D)  similar 
A)  large 
B)  small 
C)  diverse 
D)  similar B

Question 3

A(n) ______ is a group from which the researcher can realistically select subjects.

Accepted Answer

A)  accessible population 
B)  open population 
C)  target population 
D)  selection population 
A)  accessible population 
B)  open population 
C)  target population 
D)  selection population A

Question 4

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using formative and summative assessments.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: The advant

Question 5

Variables that are measured on equal ______ scales may be appropriately subject to a wide variety of statistical analysis techniques.

Accepted Answer

A)  ordinal 
B)  nominal 
C)  categorical 
D)  interval 
A)  ordinal 
B)  nominal 
C)  categorical 
D)  interval

Question 6

Describe one type of random sampling in quantitative research.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include one of the

Question 7

A population is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a very small group of individuals. 
B)  an unimportant factor in quantitative research. 
C)  a group of individuals who share the same important characteristics. 
D)  a group of individuals with unrelated characteristics. 
A)  a very small group of individuals. 
B)  an unimportant factor in quantitative research. 
C)  a group of individuals who share the same important characteristics. 
D)  a group of individuals with unrelated characteristics.

Question 8

A(n) ______ is the distance in the population list between each individual selected for inclusion in the sample.

Accepted Answer

A)  forced interval 
B)  population interval 
C)  sampling interval 
D)  intentional interval 
A)  forced interval 
B)  population interval 
C)  sampling interval 
D)  intentional interval

Question 9

One easy way to choose a sample from a population is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide logic to the process 
B)  ongoing 
C)  definitive in nature 
D)  by using computer software 
A)  to provide logic to the process 
B)  ongoing 
C)  definitive in nature 
D)  by using computer software

Question 10

Sometimes randomly selecting people to participate in a study is just not feasible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of quota sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires individuals, who meet the researcher's desired qualifications, to be open to payment. 
B)  It involves a process of selecting a sample based on precise numbers of individuals or groups with specific characteristics. 
C)  It is often used in small-scale survey research. 
D)  It is used when time and money are limited. 
A)  It requires individuals, who meet the researcher's desired qualifications, to be open to payment. 
B)  It involves a process of selecting a sample based on precise numbers of individuals or groups with specific characteristics. 
C)  It is often used in small-scale survey research. 
D)  It is used when time and money are limited.

Question 12

Many researchers cite a sample size of ______ as a minimum guideline for correlational, causal-comparative, and true experimental research.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  100 
A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  100

Question 13

List and describe the four types of measurement scales.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: A nominal

Question 14

The most rigorous form of probability sampling is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified random sampling 
B)  simple random sampling 
C)  cluster random sampling 
D)  systematic random sampling 
A)  stratified random sampling 
B)  simple random sampling 
C)  cluster random sampling 
D)  systematic random sampling

Question 15

All quantitative sampling takes place before the study begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Provide one advantage and one disadvantage of using cluster sampling.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: The advant

Question 17

Explain the rationale for the sample size in quantitative research.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Quantitati

Question 18

Explain how researchers decide what type of sampling to use in quantitative studies.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Researcher

Question 19

All variables in quantitative studies must be represented by numerical values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true of stratified sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)  can only capture limited perspective 
B)  delineates all populations 
C)  is not part of quantitative research 
D)  selects from strata 
A)  can only capture limited perspective 
B)  delineates all populations 
C)  is not part of quantitative research 
D)  selects from strata

Ordinal scales rank variables in order of the degree to which they possess the characteristics being measured.

Simple random sampling is feasible only if the population from which you are selecting a sample is ______.

A(n) ______ is a group from which the researcher can realistically select subjects.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using formative and summative assessments.

Variables that are measured on equal ______ scales may be appropriately subject to a wide variety of statistical analysis techniques.

Describe one type of random sampling in quantitative research.

A population is which of the following?

A(n) ______ is the distance in the population list between each individual selected for inclusion in the sample.

One easy way to choose a sample from a population is ______.

Sometimes randomly selecting people to participate in a study is just not feasible.

Which of the following is true of quota sampling?

Many researchers cite a sample size of ______ as a minimum guideline for correlational, causal-comparative, and true experimental research.

List and describe the four types of measurement scales.

The most rigorous form of probability sampling is ______.

All quantitative sampling takes place before the study begins.

Provide one advantage and one disadvantage of using cluster sampling.

Explain the rationale for the sample size in quantitative research.

Explain how researchers decide what type of sampling to use in quantitative studies.

All variables in quantitative studies must be represented by numerical values.

Which of the following is true of stratified sampling?

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Exam 12: Quantitative Data Collection

Ordinal scales rank variables in order of the degree to which they possess the characteristics being measured.

Simple random sampling is feasible only if the population from which you are selecting a sample is ______.

A(n) ______ is a group from which the researcher can realistically select subjects.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using formative and summative assessments.

Variables that are measured on equal ______ scales may be appropriately subject to a wide variety of statistical analysis techniques.

Describe one type of random sampling in quantitative research.

A population is which of the following?

A(n) ______ is the distance in the population list between each individual selected for inclusion in the sample.

One easy way to choose a sample from a population is ______.

Sometimes randomly selecting people to participate in a study is just not feasible.

Which of the following is true of quota sampling?

Many researchers cite a sample size of ______ as a minimum guideline for correlational, causal-comparative, and true experimental research.

List and describe the four types of measurement scales.

The most rigorous form of probability sampling is ______.

All quantitative sampling takes place before the study begins.

Provide one advantage and one disadvantage of using cluster sampling.

Explain the rationale for the sample size in quantitative research.

Explain how researchers decide what type of sampling to use in quantitative studies.

All variables in quantitative studies must be represented by numerical values.

Which of the following is true of stratified sampling?

What Is Educational Research

Overview of the Educational Research Process

Identifying a Research Problem

Ethics in Educational Research

Reviewing Related Research Literature

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Mixed-Methods Research

Action Research

Writing a Research Proposal

Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

Writing a Final Research Report

Filters