Question 1

A recent publication in the Journal of Interesting Research stated that based upon their experimental findings, children should only go to school 5 hours a day.
While there were tables and inferential statistics presented that illustrated a
Comparison between 5 hour a day children and 7 hour a day children, there was
No discussion of how the study was conducted. This omission illustrates a flaw
In the

Accepted Answer

The omission of how the study was conducted points to a flaw in the design and procedure, as it leaves the reader questioning the research methodology and validity of the findings. The other options may also have implications for the study, but the lack of information regarding the design and procedure is the most significant issue in this scenario.

Question 2

Which is NOT a concern for inclusion in an abstract?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The section where the application of the qualitative method chosen is described in the report is the

Accepted Answer

The design and procedure section of a report typically describes the method chosen and how it was applied in the study. This includes details on data collection and analysis. Therefore, this is the section where the application of the chosen qualitative method is likely to be described. The introduction sets the context for the study, the results present the findings, and the conclusion and implications section discusses the broader significance of the results.

Question 4

Marv needs to add a section indicating his 'full cycle' in the field to his research report. What type of research did Marv likely conduct?

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic research involves immersing oneself in a culture or group to gain a deep understanding of its practices and beliefs. Adding a section on Marv's full cycle in the field suggests he has spent time observing and participating in the experiences of the group he is studying, which would be characteristic of ethnographic research. Narrative research involves collecting personal stories or experiences, experimental research involves manipulating variables and measuring outcomes, and correlational research involves analyzing the relationship between variables.

Question 5

Hilary needs to include in her study a statement about response rate. What type of research did Hilary likely conduct?

Accepted Answer

The mention of a response rate suggests that Hilary conducted a questionnaire or survey research. The other options (ethnography, experimental, and correlational) are less likely to involve response rates as a key component.

Question 6

Janet is interested in response to intervention in a sixth-grade child with autism. She employs a case study methodology. Of the following, which is something that is critical for her to include in her research report?

Accepted Answer

A rationale for selecting the case is critical in a case study methodology to justify why this particular case is significant and how it contributes to understanding the research problem.

Question 7

Dave is reviewing a manuscript submitted for publication. The paper describes a study that assessed the attitudes of pre-service teachers about their student
Teaching experience. Which of the following questions is most important for Dave to
Ask himself regarding the study?

Accepted Answer

It is important for Dave to know if the questionnaire was pilot-tested to ensure that the questions were clear and assess what they were intended to assess. This helps with the reliability and validity of the study. While the other questions are important to consider, they are not as critical in this specific study.

Question 8

Milton recently reported on a survey study that he conducted with High School students. In his work, he was particularly interested in how many high carbohydrate items athletes consume during a day while they are training. In his report he does not convey why the number of high carbohydrate items is of relevance to the related literature on student athletes. This omission is a flaw primarily in which of the following components of a research report.

Accepted Answer

The introduction section of a research report is responsible for providing background information on the research question and explaining its significance to the literature. Milton's study might have been more informative had the introduction section included a clear explanation of why the number of high carbohydrate items student athletes consume is of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of sports nutrition.

Question 9

Cindy conducted a path analysis for her thesis. She is most concerned about addressing which of the following questions in her report?

Accepted Answer

Path analysis involves selecting predictor variables to examine their relationships with one or more outcome variables. Therefore, it is important for Cindy to address whether a rationale was provided for the selection of her predictor variables. The other options are not directly related to the analysis of path analysis.

Question 10

Of the following, which question is relevant when critiquing a narrative study?

Accepted Answer

Narrative studies often focus on individual or small group experiences to explore a particular phenomenon. The rationale for choosing a specific individual or group to study is crucial to understanding the depth and applicability of the findings, making it a relevant question when critiquing such a study.

Question 11

Of the following questions one might ask when critiquing a research study, which is a concern for the instruments section?

Accepted Answer

The instruments section refers to the tools and measures used to collect data in the study. Therefore, providing information on the reliability of the instruments is important to determine if the measurements are accurate and trustworthy.

Question 12

The portion of a research report where the educational significance of the problem is presented is the

Accepted Answer

The introduction of a research report typically presents the educational significance of the problem, setting the stage for the study by outlining its importance, relevance, and rationale.

Question 13

Brandon is confused. He just read a study where the research questions examined gender differences and the analysis used was Spearman's rho. It
Appears that there is a flaw in which section of the research report?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brandon is confused. He just read a...

Question 14

In reading a recent article, you note that there is no research topic of study presented. This is a flaw in the _____________ of the report.

Accepted Answer

The introduction is typically where the research topic and purpose are presented. If this is missing, it can be considered a flaw in the introduction.

Question 15

Recently, Sam was reading a study that addressed the benefits of the structure strategy in text comprehension. The study was well designed but Sam was
Surprised that Meyer's relevant 1998 article was not mentioned in the study. Sam
Has indicated a flaw in the _______ of the article.

Accepted Answer

The review of related literature should address previous research that is relevant to the current study. Since Meyer's article was also related to the benefits of the structure strategy in text comprehension, it should have been included in the review of related literature. Failure to do so may indicate a flaw in the review of related literature.

Question 16

The section of a report where the generalizations are critiqued is the

Accepted Answer

The discussion section of a report is where the researcher analyzes and interprets the results, and critiquing the generalizations made from the research is a key part of this analysis. The other sections of the report (introduction, method, and results) may provide context for the generalizations, but the discussion is where they are most directly evaluated.

Question 17

At a recent conference, Frank questioned the authors of a research report who had used a test designed for middle school learners with a second-grade sample.
Frank has addressed a concern in which aspect of the study?

Accepted Answer

Frank is questioning the use of the test instrument, which was designed for middle school learners, with a second-grade sample. This falls under the category of instrument validity in research methodology.

Question 18

When reading a recent journal article Juan was confused. It seems the author used the term self-determination in a way that was not consistent with Juan's
Previous understanding of self-determination but Juan was not quite sure because
The author did not operationalize his variables. The author should have included
Operational definitions of his variables in the ____________ of his article.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When reading a recent journal article Juan...

Question 19

Judy forgot to mention that the survey she used in her dissertation employed a seven-point Likert Scale. This omission is a weakness in which section of her
Report?

Accepted Answer

The omission of the Likert Scale in the survey is a weakness in the instruments section, as it pertains to the tools and measures used in the study.

Question 20

Ya-ling was reading a research report on the challenges learners' face when reading diagrams in science textbooks. She was really interested in the research but questioned the instructional materials that the participants were given. It appears that they may have been much too hard for the participants to read. Since the author did not adequately describe the materials, Ya-ling has identified a potential flaw in the __________ of this research report.

Accepted Answer

The method section of a research report describes the participants and the materials they were given. Ya-ling questions the instructional materials used, suggesting that they may have been too difficult for the participants. This points to a potential flaw in the method of the research.

Quiz 22: Evaluating a Research Report

Which is NOT a concern for inclusion in an abstract?

The section where the application of the qualitative method chosen is described in the report is the

Marv needs to add a section indicating his 'full cycle' in the field to his research report. What type of research did Marv likely conduct?

Hilary needs to include in her study a statement about response rate. What type of research did Hilary likely conduct?

Janet is interested in response to intervention in a sixth-grade child with autism. She employs a case study methodology. Of the following, which is something that is critical for her to include in her research report?

Dave is reviewing a manuscript submitted for publication. The paper describes a study that assessed the attitudes of pre-service teachers about their student Teaching experience. Which of the following questions is most important for Dave to Ask himself regarding the study?

Cindy conducted a path analysis for her thesis. She is most concerned about addressing which of the following questions in her report?

Of the following, which question is relevant when critiquing a narrative study?

Of the following questions one might ask when critiquing a research study, which is a concern for the instruments section?

The portion of a research report where the educational significance of the problem is presented is the

Brandon is confused. He just read a study where the research questions examined gender differences and the analysis used was Spearman's rho. It Appears that there is a flaw in which section of the research report?

In reading a recent article, you note that there is no research topic of study presented. This is a flaw in the _____________ of the report.

Recently, Sam was reading a study that addressed the benefits of the structure strategy in text comprehension. The study was well designed but Sam was Surprised that Meyer's relevant 1998 article was not mentioned in the study. Sam Has indicated a flaw in the _______ of the article.

The section of a report where the generalizations are critiqued is the

At a recent conference, Frank questioned the authors of a research report who had used a test designed for middle school learners with a second-grade sample. Frank has addressed a concern in which aspect of the study?

Judy forgot to mention that the survey she used in her dissertation employed a seven-point Likert Scale. This omission is a weakness in which section of her Report?