Question 1

Raw scores are often transformed into comparable scores to make them ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

One purpose behind statistical procedures is to remove error that is inherent in sample selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Descriptive statistics test hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

______ are much more complex than ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistics; data 
B)  Data; statistics 
C)  Inferential statistics; descriptive statistics 
D)  Descriptive statistics; inferential statistics 
A)  Statistics; data 
B)  Data; statistics 
C)  Inferential statistics; descriptive statistics 
D)  Descriptive statistics; inferential statistics

Question 5

Describe the cautions in the use of quantitative data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Researcher

Question 6

Before data have been collected, they must be appropriately prepared for analysis using statistical procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Arguably the most popular software program in the field of education is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  SAS 
B)  SYSTAT 
C)  StatCrunch 
D)  SPSS 
A)  SAS 
B)  SYSTAT 
C)  StatCrunch 
D)  SPSS

Question 8

Correlation coefficients may be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple or random 
B)  stratified or random 
C)  cluster or positive 
D)  positive or negative 
A)  simple or random 
B)  stratified or random 
C)  cluster or positive 
D)  positive or negative

Question 9

Provide three categories of descriptive statistical analysis techniques.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:

Question 10

Data organized into rankings ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  can only capture limited perspective 
B)  can be correlated 
C)  is not part of quantitative research 
D)  cannot be correlated 
A)  can only capture limited perspective 
B)  can be correlated 
C)  is not part of quantitative research 
D)  cannot be correlated

Question 11

One purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  to differ from qualitative methods 
B)  to generalize results to the entire population 
C)  to summarize data and reveal typical/atypical results 
D)  to show objective standing of individuals in a group 
A)  to differ from qualitative methods 
B)  to generalize results to the entire population 
C)  to summarize data and reveal typical/atypical results 
D)  to show objective standing of individuals in a group

Question 12

Which of the following describes measures of dispersion?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are similar to what is used in qualitative studies. 
B)  They serve as the primary basis for whether the study is approved. 
C)  They are systematic and ensure representativeness. 
D)  They include the quartile deviation. 
A)  They are similar to what is used in qualitative studies. 
B)  They serve as the primary basis for whether the study is approved. 
C)  They are systematic and ensure representativeness. 
D)  They include the quartile deviation.

Question 13

The procedural aspects of statistics are used to describe and analyze data in various ways to accomplish certain research-related tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is not to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct the study independently 
B)  show relationships among variables 
C)  show similarities and differences among groups 
D)  test for significance of findings 
A)  conduct the study independently 
B)  show relationships among variables 
C)  show similarities and differences among groups 
D)  test for significance of findings

Question 15

In quantitative data analysis, numerical values must be assigned to all values of all variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  be specialized and limited 
B)  be correct and accurate 
C)  control variables 
D)  show relative standing of those in a group 
A)  be specialized and limited 
B)  be correct and accurate 
C)  control variables 
D)  show relative standing of those in a group

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the p value?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must be compared with the beta () level. 
B)  It indicates the probability of chance occurrences. 
C)  It is typically set at .07 in educational research studies. 
D)  It is typically set at .005 in educational research studies. 
A)  It must be compared with the beta () level. 
B)  It indicates the probability of chance occurrences. 
C)  It is typically set at .07 in educational research studies. 
D)  It is typically set at .005 in educational research studies.

Raw scores are often transformed into comparable scores to make them ______.

One purpose behind statistical procedures is to remove error that is inherent in sample selection.

Descriptive statistics test hypotheses.

are much more complex than .

Describe the cautions in the use of quantitative data analysis.

Before data have been collected, they must be appropriately prepared for analysis using statistical procedures.

Arguably the most popular software program in the field of education is ______.

Correlation coefficients may be ______.

Provide three categories of descriptive statistical analysis techniques.

Data organized into rankings ______.

One purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is ______.

Which of the following describes measures of dispersion?

The procedural aspects of statistics are used to describe and analyze data in various ways to accomplish certain research-related tasks.

A purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is not to ______.

In quantitative data analysis, numerical values must be assigned to all values of all variables.

A purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is to ______.

Which of the following is true of the p value?

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 Collection

Writing a Final Research Report

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Exam 13: Quantitative Data Analysis

Raw scores are often transformed into comparable scores to make them ______.

One purpose behind statistical procedures is to remove error that is inherent in sample selection.

Descriptive statistics test hypotheses.

______ are much more complex than ______.

Describe the cautions in the use of quantitative data analysis.

Before data have been collected, they must be appropriately prepared for analysis using statistical procedures.

Arguably the most popular software program in the field of education is ______.

Correlation coefficients may be ______.

Provide three categories of descriptive statistical analysis techniques.

Data organized into rankings ______.

One purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is ______.

Which of the following describes measures of dispersion?

The procedural aspects of statistics are used to describe and analyze data in various ways to accomplish certain research-related tasks.

A purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is not to ______.

In quantitative data analysis, numerical values must be assigned to all values of all variables.

A purpose of conducting statistical analysis procedures is to ______.

Which of the following is true of the p value?

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 Collection

Writing a Final Research Report

Filters

are much more complex than .