Question 1

Quantitative research uses _______________ data to answer specific research questions and is analyzed using statistics.

Accepted Answer

numerical

Question 2

It is important to understand the knowledge gained through ___________ research prior to utilizing the information in ___________ research.

Accepted Answer

basic; applied

Question 3

The _____________ variable is usually changed or manipulated in order to see the effect on the ____________ variable.

Accepted Answer

independent; dependent

Question 4

The ___________ variable acts between the independent and dependent variable, whereas the ___________ variable shows how relationships change with different variables.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ variable acts between the independent...

Question 5

In __________ group assignment, researchers use census data to determine what percent of individuals are needed in each group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In __________ group assignment, researchers use census...

Question 6

Operational definitions are based on ___________ as well as the research questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Operational definitions are based on ___________ as...

Question 7

When the researcher and the participant do not know which treatment the participant is getting, this is referred to as a ______________ study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the researcher and the participant do...

Question 8

Which experimental design involves manipulation of the independent variable and random assignment of participants to groups?

Accepted Answer

True Experimental designs involve the manipulation of an independent variable and the random assignment of participants to different conditions or groups, which allows for the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 9

When something can be changed or manipulated during an experiment or intervention it is defined as a:

Accepted Answer

A variable is an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change during an experiment or intervention. It is the aspect of the experiment that can be changed or manipulated to observe effects on the outcome, distinguishing it from constants, which remain unchanged.

Question 10

A variable that is measured over an incremental range and may take any value within a range, such as weight or age, is called:

Accepted Answer

Continuous variables can take any value within a range, making them suitable for representing measurements like weight or age.

Question 11

A variable that belongs in mutually exclusive groups .

Accepted Answer

Categorical variables are those that place individuals or items into groups that are mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive, meaning each individual or item can only be in one group at a time.

Question 12

Putting colored cards into a bowl and drawing a different colored card to assign them to a coordinating group based on the color of the card is an example of what kind of assignment strategy?

Accepted Answer

This method is an example of random group assignment because the selection of the card (and thus the group assignment) is left to chance, without any consideration of the participants' characteristics or preferences.

Question 13

In research, a concept, which is a thought or notion that is more challenging to measure, is termed a(n):

Accepted Answer

A construct is an abstract concept that is specifically chosen for investigation, often complex and not directly observable, making it challenging to measure. Constructs are fundamental in theoretical frameworks in research, representing phenomena that researchers aim to study, quantify, or understand through operational definitions and measurements.

Question 14

Which of the following is a strategy used for a true-experimental design?

Accepted Answer

True-experimental designs primarily focus on exploring cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating the independent variable and observing changes in the dependent variable, not by manipulating the dependent variable itself or assigning participants to groups based on pre-existing characteristics like age.

Question 15

The purpose, or research question, must guide the evaluation design.

Accepted Answer

The purpose or research question of a study fundamentally shapes the evaluation design by determining what data will be collected, how it will be collected, and how the findings will be interpreted.

Question 16

Applied research is defined as gathering information, discovering knowledge by asking new questions and building on existing knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Applied research is focused on applying existing knowledge to solve specific, practical problems rather than generating new knowledge.

Question 17

Operational definitions cannot help reduce bias in the data analysis and interpretation

Accepted Answer

Operational definitions specify the exact way a variable is measured or manipulated in a study, which helps ensure clarity and consistency across the research process, thereby reducing the potential for bias in data analysis and interpretation.

Question 18

Multiple measurements involve measuring one variable several times, whereas single measurements are individual items being measured and only recorded once.

Accepted Answer

Multiple measurements involve repeatedly measuring the same variable to increase accuracy or precision, while single measurements refer to measuring individual items just once, without repetition.

Question 19

A treatment or program is considered a single measurement.

Accepted Answer

A treatment or program is considered a single measurement because it is a single intervention that is applied to a group of participants. The effects of the treatment or program are then measured as a single outcome.

Question 20

To ensure randomization when using the Every N^th Group Assignment strategy you can arrange participants by last name.

Accepted Answer

Randomization requires that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, which arranging by last name does not guarantee.

Quiz 7: Evaluation Design

Quantitative research uses _______________ data to answer specific research questions and is analyzed using statistics.

It is important to understand the knowledge gained through _ research prior to utilizing the information in _ research.

The _ variable is usually changed or manipulated in order to see the effect on the variable.

The _ variable acts between the independent and dependent variable, whereas the _ variable shows how relationships change with different variables.

In __________ group assignment, researchers use census data to determine what percent of individuals are needed in each group.

Operational definitions are based on ___________ as well as the research questions.

When the researcher and the participant do not know which treatment the participant is getting, this is referred to as a ______________ study.

Which experimental design involves manipulation of the independent variable and random assignment of participants to groups?

When something can be changed or manipulated during an experiment or intervention it is defined as a:

A variable that is measured over an incremental range and may take any value within a range, such as weight or age, is called:

A variable that belongs in mutually exclusive groups .

Putting colored cards into a bowl and drawing a different colored card to assign them to a coordinating group based on the color of the card is an example of what kind of assignment strategy?

In research, a concept, which is a thought or notion that is more challenging to measure, is termed a(n) :

Which of the following is a strategy used for a true-experimental design?

The purpose, or research question, must guide the evaluation design.

Applied research is defined as gathering information, discovering knowledge by asking new questions and building on existing knowledge.

Operational definitions cannot help reduce bias in the data analysis and interpretation

Multiple measurements involve measuring one variable several times, whereas single measurements are individual items being measured and only recorded once.

A treatment or program is considered a single measurement.

To ensure randomization when using the Every N^th Group Assignment strategy you can arrange participants by last name.

Quiz 7: Evaluation Design

Quantitative research uses _______________ data to answer specific research questions and is analyzed using statistics.

It is important to understand the knowledge gained through ___________ research prior to utilizing the information in ___________ research.

The _____________ variable is usually changed or manipulated in order to see the effect on the ____________ variable.

The ___________ variable acts between the independent and dependent variable, whereas the ___________ variable shows how relationships change with different variables.

In __________ group assignment, researchers use census data to determine what percent of individuals are needed in each group.

Operational definitions are based on ___________ as well as the research questions.

When the researcher and the participant do not know which treatment the participant is getting, this is referred to as a ______________ study.

Which experimental design involves manipulation of the independent variable and random assignment of participants to groups?

When something can be changed or manipulated during an experiment or intervention it is defined as a:

A variable that is measured over an incremental range and may take any value within a range, such as weight or age, is called:

A variable that belongs in mutually exclusive groups .

Putting colored cards into a bowl and drawing a different colored card to assign them to a coordinating group based on the color of the card is an example of what kind of assignment strategy?

In research, a concept, which is a thought or notion that is more challenging to measure, is termed a(n) :

Which of the following is a strategy used for a true-experimental design?

The purpose, or research question, must guide the evaluation design.

Applied research is defined as gathering information, discovering knowledge by asking new questions and building on existing knowledge.

Operational definitions cannot help reduce bias in the data analysis and interpretation

Multiple measurements involve measuring one variable several times, whereas single measurements are individual items being measured and only recorded once.

A treatment or program is considered a single measurement.

To ensure randomization when using the Every Nth Group Assignment strategy you can arrange participants by last name.

It is important to understand the knowledge gained through _ research prior to utilizing the information in _ research.

The _ variable is usually changed or manipulated in order to see the effect on the variable.

The _ variable acts between the independent and dependent variable, whereas the _ variable shows how relationships change with different variables.

To ensure randomization when using the Every N^th Group Assignment strategy you can arrange participants by last name.