8604|G3570|RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
date 25th January 2025
There are various types of research designes to
obtain different types of information. What type of research is used to define
problems and suggest hypotheses? Question 1Answer a. Descriptive Research b.
Secondary research c. Causal research d. Primary research
The correct answer is:
a. Descriptive Research
Why is "contextualization" important
in historical research in education? Question 2Answer a. It allows researchers
to understand the significance of educational events within their historical,
social, and cultural setting b. It helps researchers focus only on the most
recent educational trends c. It encourages researchers to focus only on primary
sources d. It simplifies the analysis of educational data
The correct answer is:
a. It allows researchers to understand the
significance of educational events within their historical, social, and
cultural setting
What does "generalizability" in
educational research refer to? Question 3Answer a. The accuracy of the
statistical analysis b. The ability to apply research findings to a larger
population beyond the sample studied c. The ability of the research to be
replicated under different conditions d. The ability to measure variables
accurately
The correct answer is:
b. The ability to apply research findings to a
larger population beyond the sample studied
A researcher conducting action research in a
classroom setting typically focuses on: Question 4Answer a. Improving teaching
practices and student outcomes within the classroom b. Exploring theoretical
concepts in education c. Studying large-scale educational trends d. Testing the
effectiveness of a new educational policy
The correct answer is:
a. Improving teaching practices and student
outcomes within the classroom
Through which of the following methods of
research ‘cause and effect relationship’ is focused? Question 5Answer a.
Historical Method b. Experimental Method c. Case Study Method d. Descriptive
Method
The correct answer is:
b. Experimental Method
Direct observation is a________________.
Question 6Answer a. Data-gathering device b. Both a & b c. None of
these d. Construction device
The correct answer is:
a. Data-gathering device
A researcher studying the history of education
during the Industrial Revolution would most likely focus on which aspect of
historical research? Question 7Answer a. The individual lives of educators
during the period b. The technological advancements in education during the
period c. The socioeconomic factors influencing the development of educational
systems d. The current state of industrial education
The correct answer is:
c. The socioeconomic factors influencing the
development of educational systems
What is a key limitation of descriptive
research in education? Question 8Answer a. It is always conducted in a
laboratory setting b. It manipulates variables to test hypotheses c. It cannot
establish causal relationships d. It focuses on a small sample size
c. It cannot establish causal relationships
What is the role of historiography in
historical research in education? Question 9Answer a. To evaluate the
effectiveness of teaching strategies b. To compare the educational systems of
different countries c. To explain the methods used in educational research d.
To analyze how historical events and narratives have been interpreted over time
d. To analyze how historical events and
narratives have been interpreted over time
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic
of quantitative research in education? Question 10Answer a. It employs
statistical methods for analysis. b. It focuses on subjective experiences. c.
It uses numerical data for analysis. d. It involves hypothesis testing.
The correct answer is:
b. It focuses on subjective experiences.
Descriptive research can provide insights into
which of the following? Question 11Answer a. The cause of behavior changes in
students b. The impact of teaching strategies on learning c. The reasons behind
students' academic achievements d. The current state of educational practices
or student outcomes
d. The current state of educational practices
or student outcomes
The ___________ scale measurement has a natural
zero. Question 12Answer a. Nominal b. Interval c. Ratio d. Ordinal
c. Ratio
Which of the following is an example of a secondary
source in educational research? Question 13Answer a. A review of previous
studies on educational technology b. A teacher’s lesson plan c. A classroom
observation report d. A student’s research paper
The correct answer is:
a. A review of previous studies on educational
technology
Surveys types Question 14Answer a. Eight b. Six
c. Three d. Four
The correct answer is:
d. Four
Non-directive depth interview is also called ______________.
Question 15Answer a. Unguided interview b. None of these c. Panel interview d.
Guided interview
The correct answer is:
a. Unguided interview
Which of the following is a key characteristic
of an experimental research design? Question 16Answer a. Longitudinal data
collection b. Observational methods c. Use of open-ended interviews d. Random
assignment of participants to groups
The correct answer is:
d. Random assignment of participants to groups
Which of the following methods is commonly used
in descriptive research in education? Question 17Answer a. Longitudinal studies
with interventions b. Experimental interventions c. Surveys and questionnaires
d. Randomized controlled trials
The correct answer is:
c. Surveys and questionnaires
Descriptive research typically involves which
of the following? Question 18Answer a. Collecting data without intervening b.
Establishing control groups c. Conducting experiments in controlled settings d.
Manipulating variables to observe effects
The correct answer is:
a. Collecting data without intervening
In experimental research, the group that does
not receive the experimental treatment is called the: Question 19Answer a.
Control group b. Sample group c. Experimental group d. Test group
The correct answer is:
a. Control group
……is the method of selection of subjects for
the study Question 20Answer a. Generalisation b. Control of dependent variables
c. None of these d. Randomization
The correct answer is:
d. Randomization
What is the primary difference between
"reliability" and "validity" in educational research?
Question 21Answer a. Reliability refers to accuracy, while validity refers to
consistency b. Validity refers to accuracy, while reliability refers to
consistency c. Reliability and validity are the same thing d. Neither
reliability nor validity are important in educational research
b. Validity refers to accuracy, while
reliability refers to consistency
What is the primary purpose of educational
research? Question 22Answer a. To understand and improve educational processes
b. To assess students' academic performance c. To analyze educational policies
d. To evaluate teaching methods
:
a. To understand and improve educational
processes
In an experiment, the variable that is being
measured is referred to as the… Question 23Answer a. Independent variable b.
Measurement variable. c. Dependant variable. d. Dependent variable.
d. Dependent variable.
What is the first step in the research process?
Question 24Answer a. Formulating a hypothesis b. Identifying the research
problem c. Analyzing the data d. Reviewing the literature
The correct answer is:
b. Identifying the research problem
The distribution that is formed by all possible
values of a statistics is known as Question 25Answer a. Binomial distribution
b. Sampling distribution c. Hypergeometric distribution d. Normal distribution
The correct answer is:
b. Sampling distribution
What is the purpose of "historical
synthesis" in educational research? Question 26Answer a. To create new
educational theories based on past research b. To design experiments based on
historical findings c. To combine information from different historical sources
to form a comprehensive understanding of a topic d. To evaluate the
effectiveness of modern educational policies
The correct answer is:
c. To combine information from different
historical sources to form a comprehensive understanding of a topic
Which sampling method involves selecting
participants based on their relevance to the research question rather than
random selection? Question 27Answer a. Purposive sampling b. Simple random
sampling c. Convenience sampling d. Stratified sampling
The correct answer is:
a. Purposive sampling
Which research design is most appropriate for
studying the relationship between two variables without manipulating them?
Question 28Answer a. Case study research b. Experimental research c. Action
research d. Correlational research
The correct answer is:
d. Correlational research
Which of the following is a key feature of a
randomized controlled trial (RCT) in educational research? Question 29Answer a.
Researchers focus on qualitative insights b. No control group is involved c.
Data is collected through observational methods d. Participants are assigned to
experimental and control groups randomly
The correct answer is:
d. Participants are assigned to experimental
and control groups randomly
Which of the following is an example of a
primary source in educational research? Question 30Answer a. A government
report on educational standards b. A student's academic transcript c. A review
article in an educational journal d. A book analyzing the history of education
The correct answer is:
b. A student's academic transcript
