questions AND Correct Answers, 2024.
A researcher is seeking out multiple studies on a specific topic. What is the most
applicable to their search?
Research literature
Which of the following is NOT usually found in a research study's abstract?
Conflicting studies
Which of the following would represent the emic perspective in an integration
study of an inner-city middle school?
Interview with 8th grade student at risk for dropping out.
What research type is best utilized at solving pressing local issues within
educational communities.
Action
Applied research (e.g., action research) seeks to answer questions in a
_________ setting
Real world
Consumers of research can evaluate the strength of a study's evidence by
critical thinking
The ultimate goal of exploratory research is to provide what for researchers?
Understanding
In deciding on whether a particular community program should be continued,
what technique should a policymaker employ?
Summative evaluation
Of the different forms of explanatory research___________studies are generally
believed to be the strongest for establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
experimental
What is NOT a primary objective of educational research.
Action