Question 1

The best way to ensure representativeness through probability sampling is ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

When every kth individual is chosen, this sampling is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stylistic 
B)  variable 
C)  systematic 
D)  focused 
A)  stylistic 
B)  variable 
C)  systematic 
D)  focused

Question 3

A(n) ______is a group of people to whom the researcher would ideally like to generalize the results of the study.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Ordinal scales have a true zero point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Quantitative data are more efficient than qualitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following options best matches this statement: "The chance that each member of the population will be selected for inclusion in the sample can be specified?"

Accepted Answer

A)  random sampling 
B)  narrative sampling 
C)  scholarly sampling 
D)  rationale sampling 
A)  random sampling 
B)  narrative sampling 
C)  scholarly sampling 
D)  rationale sampling

Question 7

A ______ scale is the simplest form of measurement and is typically associated with measuring a ______ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  ordinal; categorical 
B)  ordinal; continuous 
C)  nominal; categorical 
D)  nominal; continuous 
A)  ordinal; categorical 
B)  ordinal; continuous 
C)  nominal; categorical 
D)  nominal; continuous

Question 8

Which of the following options best matches this statement: "All members of the population have an equal chance of being selected for inclusion in the sample?"

Accepted Answer

A)  random sampling 
B)  rationale sampling 
C)  scholarly sampling 
D)  none of these 
A)  random sampling 
B)  rationale sampling 
C)  scholarly sampling 
D)  none of these

Question 9

Intact, existing groups of participants are referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  strata 
B)  clusters 
C)  bunches 
D)  gangs 
A)  strata 
B)  clusters 
C)  bunches 
D)  gangs

Question 10

Explain why experts disagree about the appropriateness of including a neutral point on a rating scale.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: By includi

Question 11

Describe probability sampling techniques.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Probabilit

Question 12

Explain the quantitative researcher's role in data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: In direct

Question 13

Describe the weaknesses of quantitative data collection and analysis.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Quantitati

Question 14

There are three types of measurement scales: ordinal, ratio, and interval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is reliability and what is validity?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Validity i

Question 16

A weakness of simple random sampling is that it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  uses various ideologies 
B)  does not guarantee subgroup representation 
C)  depicts little richness and details of the setting 
D)  focuses on centralized research 
A)  uses various ideologies 
B)  does not guarantee subgroup representation 
C)  depicts little richness and details of the setting 
D)  focuses on centralized research

Question 17

The focus of educational research studies can be on student learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Proportional stratified sampling occurs ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  as a non-probability random sampling process 
B)  when the identified subgroups in the sample are represented in the exact same proportion in which they exist in the population 
C)  when the representations of subgroups in the sample are equivalent to one another, as opposed to reflecting the proportions in the population at large 
D)  when other techniques are too time-consuming 
A)  as a non-probability random sampling process 
B)  when the identified subgroups in the sample are represented in the exact same proportion in which they exist in the population 
C)  when the representations of subgroups in the sample are equivalent to one another, as opposed to reflecting the proportions in the population at large 
D)  when other techniques are too time-consuming

Question 19

Following appropriate sampling techniques ______ guarantee(s) a representative sample.

Accepted Answer

A)  does 
B)  does not 
C)  unanimously 
D)  quickly 
A)  does 
B)  does not 
C)  unanimously 
D)  quickly

Question 20

Individuals who meet the desired qualifications for a study might be chosen with snowball sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The best way to ensure representativeness through probability sampling is ______.

When every kth individual is chosen, this sampling is called ______.

A(n) ______is a group of people to whom the researcher would ideally like to generalize the results of the study.

Ordinal scales have a true zero point.

Quantitative data are more efficient than qualitative data.

Which of the following options best matches this statement: "The chance that each member of the population will be selected for inclusion in the sample can be specified?"

A scale is the simplest form of measurement and is typically associated with measuring a variable.

Which of the following options best matches this statement: "All members of the population have an equal chance of being selected for inclusion in the sample?"

Intact, existing groups of participants are referred to as ______.

Explain why experts disagree about the appropriateness of including a neutral point on a rating scale.

Describe probability sampling techniques.

Explain the quantitative researcher's role in data analysis.

Describe the weaknesses of quantitative data collection and analysis.

There are three types of measurement scales: ordinal, ratio, and interval.

What is reliability and what is validity?

A weakness of simple random sampling is that it ______.

The focus of educational research studies can be on student learning.

Proportional stratified sampling occurs ______.

Following appropriate sampling techniques ______ guarantee(s) a representative sample.

Individuals who meet the desired qualifications for a study might be chosen with snowball 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

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Exam 12: Quantitative Data Collection

The best way to ensure representativeness through probability sampling is ______.

When every kth individual is chosen, this sampling is called ______.

A(n) ______is a group of people to whom the researcher would ideally like to generalize the results of the study.

Ordinal scales have a true zero point.

Quantitative data are more efficient than qualitative data.

Which of the following options best matches this statement: "The chance that each member of the population will be selected for inclusion in the sample can be specified?"

A ______ scale is the simplest form of measurement and is typically associated with measuring a ______ variable.

Which of the following options best matches this statement: "All members of the population have an equal chance of being selected for inclusion in the sample?"

Intact, existing groups of participants are referred to as ______.

Explain why experts disagree about the appropriateness of including a neutral point on a rating scale.

Describe probability sampling techniques.

Explain the quantitative researcher's role in data analysis.

Describe the weaknesses of quantitative data collection and analysis.

There are three types of measurement scales: ordinal, ratio, and interval.

What is reliability and what is validity?

A weakness of simple random sampling is that it ______.

The focus of educational research studies can be on student learning.

Proportional stratified sampling occurs ______.

Following appropriate sampling techniques ______ guarantee(s) a representative sample.

Individuals who meet the desired qualifications for a study might be chosen with snowball 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

A scale is the simplest form of measurement and is typically associated with measuring a variable.