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Alice's study examined the benefits of early morning exercise on young children's attention
during circle time. She had two groups of students, one who came to circle time first and then
had recess and a second group that had recess before circle time. She is comparing the groups'
attention based upon a frequency of off-task behaviors by group at circle. The likely descriptive
statistic for Alice's dependent variable is - ANSWER-the mean off-task behavior by group.
All of the following are relative weaknesses of causal-comparative research when compared
with other forms of quantitative research EXCEPT - ANSWER-time to conduct the study.
An advantage of the interview over questionnaires is that they - ANSWER-provide in-depth data.
As a researcher you are interested in self-reported changes in interest in music in the senior
population. You will collect data at the time of retirement and select a new sample of individuals
at the time of retirement each year for five years. This type of research can be classified best as
a(n) - ANSWER-trend survey.
Causal comparative and experimental research both - ANSWER-examine differences between
groups
Chuck administered a web-based survey and received a low response rate. What would be the
best initial strategy to address the low response rate? - ANSWER-Send a reminder email
Correlational studies are used primarily to - ANSWER-examine relationships among quantifiable
variables
Generally, as number of items increases on a survey the - ANSWER-reliability increases.
In contrast to experimental research, causal-comparative studies generally - ANSWER-do not
manipulate independent variables.
, Jane administers a survey to a sample of individuals graduating from college and repeats the
survey with those same individuals each year for four years. What type of survey has she used? -
ANSWER-panel
Nala wants to determine if providing awards for science fair winners increases or decreases
participation by average students. She thinks that by promoting science as a competition some
children may decide not to participate. To address this question, Nala identifies two types of
schools in her district, schools that provide awards or schools that do not. She compares the
participation rate of students in her two groups. Given Nala's study, what is the independent
variable? - ANSWER-school typeA research study lead to the following finding , "Students in the
treatment condition indicated significantly better achievement on the recognition assessment
than those in the control condition." What type of research was likely conducted? - ANSWER-
Experimental
Action research is used to - ANSWER-find and solve problems
After reviewing the literature the qualitative researcher will select participants. The participants
in a qualitative study differ from those in a quantitative study in that - ANSWER-the participants
are purposefully selected.
Basic researchers collect data primarily to - ANSWER-develop theories
Correlational research is concerned with - ANSWER-examining relationships among variables.
Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or experiences is
referred to as - ANSWER-inductive reasoning.
Experimental research differs from causal-comparative research in that - ANSWER-experimental
research controls the selection of participants from a single pool and divides them into groups
while causal-comparative research does not.
Jackie is conducting a study at the local skate park on youth's use of slang language. She is
unsure if she needs to submit her research to the IRB and asks for your opinion. How would you
respond? - ANSWER-She needs IRB permission because of personal privacy.
Kyle, age 10, heard about a great research study and wants to participate. His parents do not
wish him to participate and have not signed a consent form. Can Kyle participate? - ANSWER-
No, Kyle can not participate unless his parents consent.
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Alice's study examined the benefits of early morning exercise on young children's attention
during circle time. She had two groups of students, one who came to circle time first and then
had recess and a second group that had recess before circle time. She is comparing the groups'
attention based upon a frequency of off-task behaviors by group at circle. The likely descriptive
statistic for Alice's dependent variable is - ANSWER-the mean off-task behavior by group.
All of the following are relative weaknesses of causal-comparative research when compared
with other forms of quantitative research EXCEPT - ANSWER-time to conduct the study.
An advantage of the interview over questionnaires is that they - ANSWER-provide in-depth data.
As a researcher you are interested in self-reported changes in interest in music in the senior
population. You will collect data at the time of retirement and select a new sample of individuals
at the time of retirement each year for five years. This type of research can be classified best as
a(n) - ANSWER-trend survey.
Causal comparative and experimental research both - ANSWER-examine differences between
groups
Chuck administered a web-based survey and received a low response rate. What would be the
best initial strategy to address the low response rate? - ANSWER-Send a reminder email
Correlational studies are used primarily to - ANSWER-examine relationships among quantifiable
variables
Generally, as number of items increases on a survey the - ANSWER-reliability increases.
In contrast to experimental research, causal-comparative studies generally - ANSWER-do not
manipulate independent variables.
, Jane administers a survey to a sample of individuals graduating from college and repeats the
survey with those same individuals each year for four years. What type of survey has she used? -
ANSWER-panel
Nala wants to determine if providing awards for science fair winners increases or decreases
participation by average students. She thinks that by promoting science as a competition some
children may decide not to participate. To address this question, Nala identifies two types of
schools in her district, schools that provide awards or schools that do not. She compares the
participation rate of students in her two groups. Given Nala's study, what is the independent
variable? - ANSWER-school typeA research study lead to the following finding , "Students in the
treatment condition indicated significantly better achievement on the recognition assessment
than those in the control condition." What type of research was likely conducted? - ANSWER-
Experimental
Action research is used to - ANSWER-find and solve problems
After reviewing the literature the qualitative researcher will select participants. The participants
in a qualitative study differ from those in a quantitative study in that - ANSWER-the participants
are purposefully selected.
Basic researchers collect data primarily to - ANSWER-develop theories
Correlational research is concerned with - ANSWER-examining relationships among variables.
Developing generalizations from a limited number of related observations or experiences is
referred to as - ANSWER-inductive reasoning.
Experimental research differs from causal-comparative research in that - ANSWER-experimental
research controls the selection of participants from a single pool and divides them into groups
while causal-comparative research does not.
Jackie is conducting a study at the local skate park on youth's use of slang language. She is
unsure if she needs to submit her research to the IRB and asks for your opinion. How would you
respond? - ANSWER-She needs IRB permission because of personal privacy.
Kyle, age 10, heard about a great research study and wants to participate. His parents do not
wish him to participate and have not signed a consent form. Can Kyle participate? - ANSWER-
No, Kyle can not participate unless his parents consent.
