EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED
A+ STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
UNIVERSITY
1. Educational research is the systematic study of:
A. Teaching and learning processes
B. School buildings only
C. Transportation systems
D. Sports performance only
Answer: A
Rationale: Educational research investigates teaching and learning scientifically.
2. The main purpose of educational research is to:
A. Improve educational practice and outcomes
B. Replace teachers
C. Eliminate schools
D. Avoid assessment
Answer: A
Rationale: Research helps improve education systems.
3. A research problem is:
A. A clear issue that needs investigation
B. A school timetable
C. A grading system
D. A lesson plan
Answer: A
Rationale: Research starts with a defined problem.
4. A hypothesis is:
A. A testable prediction
B. A final conclusion
C. A data table
D. A teaching method
Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotheses can be tested through research.
,5. Qualitative research focuses on:
A. Descriptive data and experiences
B. Numerical data only
C. Laboratory equipment only
D. School fees only
Answer: A
Rationale: Qualitative research explores meaning and experiences.
6. Quantitative research involves:
A. Numerical and statistical data
B. Storytelling only
C. Opinion essays only
D. Classroom decoration
Answer: A
Rationale: Quantitative research uses measurable data.
7. A literature review is:
A. A summary of existing research
B. A test paper
C. A grading system
D. A lesson plan
Answer: A
Rationale: It reviews previous studies on a topic.
8. Sampling refers to:
A. Selecting a subset of a population
B. Teaching a class
C. Grading exams
D. Writing reports
Answer: A
Rationale: Sampling selects representatives for study.
9. The population in research is:
A. The entire group being studied
B. Only teachers
C. Only students in one class
D. Only researchers
Answer: A
Rationale: Population includes all members of interest.
, 10. A sample is:
A. A part of the population
B. The whole population
C. A lesson plan
D. A test score
Answer: A
Rationale: A sample represents a subset of the population.
11. Random sampling means:
A. Every member has equal chance of selection
B. Selecting only top students
C. Choosing by preference
D. Selecting only teachers
Answer: A
Rationale: Random sampling reduces bias.
12. Data collection involves:
A. Gathering information for analysis
B. Ignoring information
C. Guessing results
D. Writing conclusions first
Answer: A
Rationale: Data must be collected systematically.
13. Primary data is:
A. Original data collected firsthand
B. Previously published data
C. Fake data
D. Secondary textbooks
Answer: A
Rationale: Primary data comes directly from sources.
14. Secondary data refers to:
A. Data collected by others
B. Raw laboratory chemicals
C. Classroom notes
D. Lesson plans
Answer: A
Rationale: Secondary data is already published.
AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED
A+ STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
UNIVERSITY
1. Educational research is the systematic study of:
A. Teaching and learning processes
B. School buildings only
C. Transportation systems
D. Sports performance only
Answer: A
Rationale: Educational research investigates teaching and learning scientifically.
2. The main purpose of educational research is to:
A. Improve educational practice and outcomes
B. Replace teachers
C. Eliminate schools
D. Avoid assessment
Answer: A
Rationale: Research helps improve education systems.
3. A research problem is:
A. A clear issue that needs investigation
B. A school timetable
C. A grading system
D. A lesson plan
Answer: A
Rationale: Research starts with a defined problem.
4. A hypothesis is:
A. A testable prediction
B. A final conclusion
C. A data table
D. A teaching method
Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotheses can be tested through research.
,5. Qualitative research focuses on:
A. Descriptive data and experiences
B. Numerical data only
C. Laboratory equipment only
D. School fees only
Answer: A
Rationale: Qualitative research explores meaning and experiences.
6. Quantitative research involves:
A. Numerical and statistical data
B. Storytelling only
C. Opinion essays only
D. Classroom decoration
Answer: A
Rationale: Quantitative research uses measurable data.
7. A literature review is:
A. A summary of existing research
B. A test paper
C. A grading system
D. A lesson plan
Answer: A
Rationale: It reviews previous studies on a topic.
8. Sampling refers to:
A. Selecting a subset of a population
B. Teaching a class
C. Grading exams
D. Writing reports
Answer: A
Rationale: Sampling selects representatives for study.
9. The population in research is:
A. The entire group being studied
B. Only teachers
C. Only students in one class
D. Only researchers
Answer: A
Rationale: Population includes all members of interest.
, 10. A sample is:
A. A part of the population
B. The whole population
C. A lesson plan
D. A test score
Answer: A
Rationale: A sample represents a subset of the population.
11. Random sampling means:
A. Every member has equal chance of selection
B. Selecting only top students
C. Choosing by preference
D. Selecting only teachers
Answer: A
Rationale: Random sampling reduces bias.
12. Data collection involves:
A. Gathering information for analysis
B. Ignoring information
C. Guessing results
D. Writing conclusions first
Answer: A
Rationale: Data must be collected systematically.
13. Primary data is:
A. Original data collected firsthand
B. Previously published data
C. Fake data
D. Secondary textbooks
Answer: A
Rationale: Primary data comes directly from sources.
14. Secondary data refers to:
A. Data collected by others
B. Raw laboratory chemicals
C. Classroom notes
D. Lesson plans
Answer: A
Rationale: Secondary data is already published.
