Introduction to Research in Education, 9th Edition by Donald Ary-Test Bank

Test Bank For Overview of Investigation in Training, 9th Version by Donald Ary

ISBN-13:978-1133596745

Chapter 3—The Analysis Challenge

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which initial stage is taken first in performing a study inquiry?

a. Defining the variables operationally

b. Creating a research challenge

c. Reviewing literary works

d. Selecting an appropriate research technique

e. Gathering and interpreting the data

ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: WWW

2. When articulating the problem for investigation, it should

a. always be in interrogative form.

b. always be in a declarative form.

c. include the origin and significance of the problem.

d. clearly specify what is to be investigated.

ANS: D PTS: 1

3. The problem statement should include the

a. rationale for designing the study.

b. measuring tool to be utilized in the study.

c. variables of the study.

d. technical terms’ operational definitions.

ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: WWW

4. The valuable origins of a research problem encompass

a. personal experience.

c. published literature.

b. deduction from theories.

d. all of the above.

ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: WWW

5. The primary aim of assessing published literature is to

a. demonstrate the researcher’s expertise.

b. find the solution to the research question formulated.

c. showcase the significance of the study by illustrating that other researchers have been in the same field.

d. connect the question with the existing knowledge and take the next logical step.

ANS: D PTS: 1

6. When selecting a research problem, what should not be considered?

a. Is the problem amenable to investigation?

b. Will the problem contribute to the organized knowledge?

c. Will the problem generate new issues for research?

d. Will I prove that my current knowledge is correct?

e. Has the problem already been adequately addressed?

ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: WWW

7. Research questions derived from theories in one’s specialization field

a. are less duplicated than questions from other sources.

b. possess greater potential for contributing to the organized knowledge.

c. yield universal results applicable to all cultures.

d. lack significance since they may not be utilized to resolve issues unique to a specific situation.

ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: WWW

8. “What are the techniques for promoting diversity in high schools?” This inquiry is

a. a valid question for exploration as it holds practical value.

b. a weak question as it is trivial.

c. a conventional educational research query.

d. too broad and lacks a clear indication of the research direction.

ANS: D PTS: 1

9. “Is there a correlation between adolescents’ learning style and their academic performance?” This inquiry is

a. an inadequate question due to lack of clarity.

b. a valid question because the variables can be operationally defined and their relationship investigated.

c. an unsatisfactory question because the variables could not be clearly and operationally defined.

d. a good question because it pertains to academic achievement.

ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: WWW

Exhibit 3-1: Sources of research problems in education consist of: deduction from theory, personal experience, relevant research, and non-academic sources. Specify which of these sources is alluded to in the following queries.

10. Refer to Exhibit 3-1. This source enables researchers to pinpoint gaps in the organized knowledge within a field.

a. Deduction from theory

c. Relevant research

b. Personal experience

d. Non-academic sources

ANS: C PTS: 1

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Test Bank For Overview of Investigation in Education, 9th Version by Donald Ary