C224 Objective Assessment
What is the purpose of evidence in research?
Support Theories
What is the primary objective of education research that studies a phenomenon
of which little is known?
To understand
What is a variable in educational research?
A measurable characteristic
Which type of qualitative data analysis places a high priority on being true to,
respecting, and capturing the details of individual situations?
Unique Case Orientation
On which principle do mixed methods researchers base their design and
research?
Pragmatism
When designing a mixed methods study, which two factors must a researcher
consider when combining qualitative and quantitative approaches?
Sample Relationship and Time Order
What belief did John Dewey hold that influenced action researchers?
What works in one school will automatically work in another.
Which two types of calculations are descriptive statistics designed to interpret?
Averages and Measures of Spread
How does a statement of purpose differ from a research question in a quantitative
study?
The purpose statement describes the type of relationship between variables while the
research question asks if a specific relationship exists between variables.
What is the name of the process where one determines the truth of a conclusion
by determining the truth of the underlying premises?
Deductive Reasoning
What type of statistics allows quantitative researchers to draw conclusions about
populations?
Inferential
To obtain results that are defensible and trustworthy, what should action
researchers do?
Gather and keep track of evidence of successful and effective interventions
What is the emphasis of action science (AS), a form of action research?
Organizations
Which research activity is occurring when a researcher assigns numerical scores
to achievement tests by adding up the total number of correct answers?
Measurement
An action researcher designs a study that has weak internal validity.
What might the researcher do to help strengthen the research?
Use mixed methods to align both the strengths and limitations of each approach
Case Study
Holistic narrative that triangulates data and places study into a meaningful context
, Narrative Inquiry
Account that includes patterns, connections, and insights uncovered
Ethnography
Extensive description of physical and social settings aimed at holistic understanding
Phenomenology
Rich narrative that lets readers experience phenomenon through eyes of participants
Grounded Theory
Methodological description followed by proposed theory built during the study
What are two steps of hypothesis testing?
State the null and alternative hypotheses; obtain the probability value.
What are two primary purposes of a literature review?
Determine whether a problem has already been researched; Point out methodological
problems associated with a research question
Basic Research
generates fundamental knowledge and theoretical understanding about primary human
functions and other natural processes, such as language acquistition; experimental and
lab controlled
Applied Research
answers real-world, practical questions to provide relatively immediate solutions
Evaluation Research
determines how well social or educational programs work in real-world settings, and any
possible improvements (Formative and summative)
Action Research
Addresses and solves specific problems which local practitioners face in their schools
and communities, conducting research directly in their classroom, etc.
Orientational Research
collection information for advancing specific ideological, political position to improve
society
Epistemology
Studying knowledge itself
Empiricism
All knowledge comes from experience
Reasoning
idea that reason is the primary source of knowledge; aka rationalism
Deductive Reasoning
process of drawing a conclusion that is essentially true if the underlying premises are
true
Inductive Reasoning
Observing many specific instances and drawing a general conclusion
Problem of Induction
The future might not resemble the past.
Science
An approach to the generation of knowledge holding empirical data in high regard and
follows certain norms and practices because of their usefulness
Ontology
Researcher's understanding of truth and reality
What is the purpose of evidence in research?
Support Theories
What is the primary objective of education research that studies a phenomenon
of which little is known?
To understand
What is a variable in educational research?
A measurable characteristic
Which type of qualitative data analysis places a high priority on being true to,
respecting, and capturing the details of individual situations?
Unique Case Orientation
On which principle do mixed methods researchers base their design and
research?
Pragmatism
When designing a mixed methods study, which two factors must a researcher
consider when combining qualitative and quantitative approaches?
Sample Relationship and Time Order
What belief did John Dewey hold that influenced action researchers?
What works in one school will automatically work in another.
Which two types of calculations are descriptive statistics designed to interpret?
Averages and Measures of Spread
How does a statement of purpose differ from a research question in a quantitative
study?
The purpose statement describes the type of relationship between variables while the
research question asks if a specific relationship exists between variables.
What is the name of the process where one determines the truth of a conclusion
by determining the truth of the underlying premises?
Deductive Reasoning
What type of statistics allows quantitative researchers to draw conclusions about
populations?
Inferential
To obtain results that are defensible and trustworthy, what should action
researchers do?
Gather and keep track of evidence of successful and effective interventions
What is the emphasis of action science (AS), a form of action research?
Organizations
Which research activity is occurring when a researcher assigns numerical scores
to achievement tests by adding up the total number of correct answers?
Measurement
An action researcher designs a study that has weak internal validity.
What might the researcher do to help strengthen the research?
Use mixed methods to align both the strengths and limitations of each approach
Case Study
Holistic narrative that triangulates data and places study into a meaningful context
, Narrative Inquiry
Account that includes patterns, connections, and insights uncovered
Ethnography
Extensive description of physical and social settings aimed at holistic understanding
Phenomenology
Rich narrative that lets readers experience phenomenon through eyes of participants
Grounded Theory
Methodological description followed by proposed theory built during the study
What are two steps of hypothesis testing?
State the null and alternative hypotheses; obtain the probability value.
What are two primary purposes of a literature review?
Determine whether a problem has already been researched; Point out methodological
problems associated with a research question
Basic Research
generates fundamental knowledge and theoretical understanding about primary human
functions and other natural processes, such as language acquistition; experimental and
lab controlled
Applied Research
answers real-world, practical questions to provide relatively immediate solutions
Evaluation Research
determines how well social or educational programs work in real-world settings, and any
possible improvements (Formative and summative)
Action Research
Addresses and solves specific problems which local practitioners face in their schools
and communities, conducting research directly in their classroom, etc.
Orientational Research
collection information for advancing specific ideological, political position to improve
society
Epistemology
Studying knowledge itself
Empiricism
All knowledge comes from experience
Reasoning
idea that reason is the primary source of knowledge; aka rationalism
Deductive Reasoning
process of drawing a conclusion that is essentially true if the underlying premises are
true
Inductive Reasoning
Observing many specific instances and drawing a general conclusion
Problem of Induction
The future might not resemble the past.
Science
An approach to the generation of knowledge holding empirical data in high regard and
follows certain norms and practices because of their usefulness
Ontology
Researcher's understanding of truth and reality
