8604|G589|RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
The use of archival records, letters, and official reports is an example of which research method in historical research?
Question 1Answer
a.
Documentary research
b.
Experimental research
c.
Oral history
d.
Quantitative research
The use of archival records, letters, and official reports is an
example of:
a. Documentary research
Which
research design is most appropriate for studying the relationship between two
variables without manipulating them?
Question 2Answer
a.
Experimental research
b.
Action research
c.
Case study research
d.
Correlational research
The research design most appropriate for studying the
relationship between two variables without manipulating them is:
d. Correlational research
Which
sampling method involves selecting participants based on their relevance to the
research question rather than random selection?
Question 3Answer
a.
Simple random sampling
b.
Stratified sampling
c.
Convenience sampling
d.
Purposive sampling
The sampling method that involves selecting participants based
on their relevance to the research question rather than random selection is:
d. Purposive sampling
Which
of the following is an example of a secondary source in educational research?
Question 4Answer
a.
A student’s research paper
b.
A review of previous studies on educational technology
c.
A classroom observation report
d.
A teacher’s lesson plan
An example of a secondary source in educational research is:
b. A review of previous studies on educational technology
What
is the first step in the research process?
Question 5Answer
a.
Formulating a hypothesis
b.
Analyzing the data
c.
Reviewing the literature
d.
Identifying the research problem
The first step in the research process is:
d. Identifying the research problem
Which
historical research method would a researcher use to study the origins and
development of a specific educational theory?
Question 6Answer
a.
Intellectual history
b.
Action research
c.
Documentary research
d.
Oral history
To study the origins and development of a specific educational
theory, a researcher would use:
a. Intellectual history
Which
of the following is an example of a primary source in educational research?
Question 7Answer
a.
A review article in an educational journal
b.
A student's academic transcript
c.
A book analyzing the history of education
d.
A government report on educational standards
An example of a primary source in educational research is:
b. A student's academic transcript
The
difference between the expected value of a statistic and the value of the
parameter being estimated is called
Question 8Answer
a.
Non-sampling error
b.
Bias
c.
Sampling error
d.
Standard error
The difference between the expected value of a statistic and the
value of the parameter being estimated is called:
b. Bias
The
group that receives the experimental treatment condition is the _____
Question 9Answer
a.
Participant group
b.
Independent group
c.
Control group
d.
Experimental group
The group that receives the experimental treatment condition is
the:
d. Experimental group
Which
of the following is an example of a primary source in educational research?
Question 10Answer
a.
A review article in an educational journal
b.
A student's academic transcript
c.
A book analyzing the history of education
d.
A government report on educational standards
An example of a primary source in educational research is:
b. A student's academic transcript
___is
a set of carefully selected and ordered questions prepared by the researcher to
seek factual information from respondents.
Question 11Answer
a.
Observation
b.
None of these
c.
Questionnaire
d.
Interview
A set of carefully selected and ordered questions prepared by
the researcher to seek factual information from respondents is a:
c. Questionnaire
Which
of the following methods is commonly used in descriptive research in education?
Question 12Answer
a.
Longitudinal studies with interventions
b.
Surveys and questionnaires
c.
Randomized controlled trials
d.
Experimental interventions
The method commonly used in descriptive research in education
is:
b. Surveys and questionnaires
Casual
comparative has some………
Question 13Answer
a.
Limitation
b.
Delimitation
c.
None of these
d.
Comparisons
Causal-comparative research has some:
a. Limitation
In
qualitative research, the data collected is typically:
Question 14Answer
a.
Descriptive and analyzed through thematic analysis
b.
Collected through experiments and controlled environments
c.
Numerical and analyzed using statistical methods
d.
Focused on cause-and-effect relationships
In qualitative research, the data collected is typically:
a. Descriptive and analyzed through thematic analysis
Which
of the following is most likely to be a descriptive research question in
education?
Question 15Answer
a.
"What is the effect of tutoring on students' test scores?"
b.
"How do students' attitudes toward online learning differ by grade
level?"
c.
"What is the cause of bullying in high school classrooms?"
d.
"Does participation in sports lead to higher academic achievement?"
The question most likely to be a descriptive research question
in education is:
b. "How do students' attitudes toward online learning
differ by grade level?"
Through
which of the following methods of research ‘cause and effect relationship’ is
focused?
Question 16Answer
a.
Experimental Method
b.
Historical Method
c.
Case Study Method
d.
Descriptive Method
The method of research that focuses on 'cause and effect
relationship' is:
a. Experimental Method
Which
one is NOT considered descriptive research?
Question 17Answer
a.
Survey
b.
ANOVA
c.
Case study
d.
Observation
The option that is NOT considered descriptive research is:
b. ANOVA
……………survey
are collected through observations, questionnaires, interviews, standardized
tests score cards, rating scales and other data gathering techniques.
Question 18Answer
a.
Public Opinion Surveys
b.
Community Surveys
c.
School Surveys
d.
Documentary Analysis
The type of survey collected through observations,
questionnaires, interviews, standardized tests, score cards, rating scales, and
other data gathering techniques is:
c. School Surveys
What
is a common challenge faced in historical research in education?
Question 19Answer
a.
Lack of reliable data from contemporary sources
b.
The inability to manipulate variables in a controlled environment
c.
Limited access to current educational trends and practices
d.
Difficulty in obtaining archival documents
A common challenge faced in historical research in education is:
d. Difficulty in obtaining archival documents
A
researcher conducting action research in a classroom setting typically focuses
on:
Question 20Answer
a.
Improving teaching practices and student outcomes within the classroom
b.
Testing the effectiveness of a new educational policy
c.
Exploring theoretical concepts in education
d.
Studying large-scale educational trends
A researcher conducting action research in a classroom setting
typically focuses on:
a. Improving teaching practices and student outcomes within the
classroom
The
degree to which the test actually succeeds in measuring what it sets out to
measure is called it’s_______________.
Question 21Answer
a.
None of these
b.
Reliability
c.
Validity
d.
Utility
The degree to which the test actually succeeds in measuring what
it sets out to measure is called its:
c. Validity
What
is the primary advantage of using a mixed-methods research approach?
Question 22Answer
a.
It provides a comprehensive understanding by combining both qualitative and
quantitative data
b.
It simplifies data analysis
c.
It avoids the need for data interpretation
d.
It focuses only on large sample sizes
The primary advantage of using a mixed-methods research approach
is:
a. It provides a comprehensive understanding by combining both
qualitative and quantitative data
Sample
is regarded as a subset of
Question 23Answer
a.
Data
b.
Distribution
c.
Set
d.
Population
Sample is regarded as a subset of:
d. Population
Which
of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research in education?
Question 24Answer
a.
It involves hypothesis testing.
b.
It uses numerical data for analysis.
c.
It employs statistical methods for analysis.
d.
It focuses on subjective experiences.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research
in education?
d. It focuses on subjective experiences.
What
is the purpose of "historical synthesis" in educational research?
Question 25Answer
a.
To create new educational theories based on past research
b.
To evaluate the effectiveness of modern educational policies
c.
To combine information from different historical sources to form a
comprehensive understanding of a topic
d.
To design experiments based on historical findings
The purpose of "historical synthesis" in educational
research is:
c. To combine information from different historical sources to
form a comprehensive understanding of a topic
Which
of the following best describes the role of hypothesis testing in descriptive
research?
Question 26Answer
a.
Descriptive research rarely involves hypothesis testing, as it is primarily
about observation and description
b.
Descriptive research tests hypotheses to establish cause-and-effect
relationships
c.
Descriptive research always tests hypotheses
d.
Descriptive research tests hypotheses to predict future outcomes
Which of the following best describes the role of hypothesis
testing in descriptive research?
a. Descriptive research rarely involves hypothesis testing, as
it is primarily about observation and description
What
is the primary advantage of using a mixed-methods research approach?
Question 27Answer
a.
It avoids the need for data interpretation
b.
It provides a comprehensive understanding by combining both qualitative and quantitative
data
c.
It simplifies data analysis
d.
It focuses only on large sample sizes
The primary advantage of using a mixed-methods research approach
is:
b. It provides a comprehensive understanding by combining both
qualitative and quantitative data
________
are collected through observations, questionnaires, interviews, standardized
tests score cards, rating scales and other data gathering techniques.
Question 28Answer
a.
Public Opinion Surveys
b.
School Surveys
c.
Documentary Analysis
d.
Community Surveys
________ are collected through observations, questionnaires,
interviews, standardized tests score cards, rating scales and other data
gathering techniques.
b. School Surveys
The
concept of "validity" in educational research refers to:
Question 29Answer
a.
The extent to which the research findings are applicable to other contexts
b.
The accuracy of the measurement in capturing the intended variable
c.
The number of participants involved in the study
d.
The consistency of the research results over time
The concept of "validity" in educational research
refers to:
b. The accuracy of the measurement in capturing the intended
variable
A
test is said to be____________if it gives the same result on different
occasions.
Question 30Answer
a.
Valid
b.
Reliable
c.
Accessible
d.
None of these
A test is said to be ____________ if it gives the same result on
different occasions.
b. Reliable
