Question 1

Which of the following types of research would an investigator likely use to study the internal operations of a school board?

Accepted Answer

A case study is the most appropriate research method for studying the internal operations of a school board because it allows for an in-depth, comprehensive examination of the board within its real-life context.

Question 2

For which of the following research problems would the ex post facto method be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Ex post facto studies are conducted on already existing data or circumstances. In this case, the data on students' grades in college and whether or not they took AP classes in high school already exist, so it would be appropriate to use the ex post facto method to analyze the relationship between the two variables. A, B, and D involve collecting new data or opinions and would not be appropriate for this method.

Question 3

Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as continuous or categorical.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-9.Whether a students is enrolled in a French class or not.

Accepted Answer

Enrolled in a French class is a categorical variable because it is a yes or no question, and there are only two possible answers.

Question 4

Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-8.How do autistic children use facilitated communication in their daily lives?

Accepted Answer

A qualitative methodology would be most appropriate for investigating how autistic children use facilitated communication in their daily lives as it would allow for in-depth exploration of individual experiences and perspectives. This could involve techniques such as interviews, observation, and focus groups, which would enable researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the strategies and challenges associated with using facilitated communication. Experimental, ex post facto, survey, and correlational methodologies would not provide the same level of insight into the subjective experiences of autistic children using facilitated communication.

Question 5

Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-7.How does a new mentoring program contribute to the effectiveness of beginning teachers at Rogers Elementary School?

Accepted Answer

A case study would be the most appropriate methodology for investigating how a specific mentoring program contributes to effectiveness of beginning teachers in a specific school. This would involve collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation to gain an in-depth understanding of the program's impact on the teachers and the school.

Question 6

Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as continuous or categorical.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-9.Native French speaker.

Accepted Answer

Native French speaker is a categorical variable as it represents a set of distinct categories or groups (i.e. someone either is a native French speaker or is not). It is not a continuous variable, which would involve measurement on a continuous scale (such as height or weight).

Question 7

Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-7.From a list of extracurricular activities, which do high school students rate as most important?

Accepted Answer

A survey is the best choice for investigating which extracurricular activities high school students rate as most important since it allows for large amounts of data to be collected from a diverse group of participants in a standardized way. A quantitative approach is also appropriate for this question since it involves measuring and analyzing numerical data.

Question 8

Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-7.What effect does the gender of a counselor have on how he or she is received by counselees?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that...

Question 9

A qualitative researcher would view the concept of learning disability as

Accepted Answer

A qualitative researcher would recognize that the concept of learning disability is value-laden because it is shaped by cultural, social, and historical contexts and reflects dominant beliefs and values about intelligence, cognition, ability, and difference. Qualitative research acknowledges that meanings and understandings of phenomena are constructed and shaped by multiple perspectives and therefore, cannot be value-free or theory-free.

Question 10

Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-8.What is the relationship between gender and performance on standardized math tests?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that...

Question 11

Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as continuous or categorical.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-9.Aptitude for learning foreign language.

Accepted Answer

Aptitude for learning foreign language is a continuous variable, as it can take on any possible value within a range, rather than categories or distinct values.

Question 12

A fundamental difference between quantitative and qualitative research is that

Accepted Answer

Qualitative studies are characterized by a flexible and naturalistic approach, while quantitative research typically involves pre-determined operational definitions and a focus on numeric descriptions. Qualitative research also often involves subjective interpretation and may not strive for value-free objectivity in the same way that quantitative research does.

Question 13

Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-8.What is the relationship between high school students' scores on the SAT and the ACT?

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate research methodology to investigate the relationship between high school students' scores on the SAT and the ACT is correlational. This methodology aims to investigate the relationship between two or more variables and determine the strength and direction of the relationship. In this case, the researcher would collect data on both the SAT and ACT scores of high school students and use statistical analysis to determine the correlation between the scores.

Question 14

Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-7.Do students who have a high score on a reading test also have a high score on a writing test?

Accepted Answer

The question is asking about the relationship between two variables (reading test scores and writing test scores), thus a quantitative correlational study would be the most appropriate method to investigate this relationship.

Question 15

Over the years Professor Brown has noticed when returning test papers that the nearer students sit to the front of the lecture hall the higher their test scores tend to be.Which research method is he applying?

Accepted Answer

The professor is observing a possible relationship between two variables (seating location and test score) without manipulating anything, which is what a correlational study does.

Question 16

Which of the following is a qualitative research problem?

Accepted Answer

The question is focused on understanding the behavior of inner-city high school teachers, which is a subjective and complex topic that requires a qualitative research approach to gain a deeper understanding.

Question 17

Quantitative and qualitative research have different philosophical assumptions.Quantitative research is most closely associated with ____, while qualitative research is associated with ____.

Accepted Answer

Positivism, which emphasizes the objective and measurable aspects of reality, is most closely associated with quantitative research. Phenomenology, which emphasizes subjective experiences and meanings, is associated with qualitative research.

Question 18

An investigator can reasonably conclude that changes in one variable produced changes in a second variable only with the ____ research method.

Accepted Answer

Only with experimental research can an investigator manipulate an independent variable and observe its effects on a dependent variable. This allows for the conclusion that changes in the independent variable caused the changes in the dependent variable.

Question 19

Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as continuous or categorical.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-9.Fluency in French.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as...

Question 20

Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-8.Do parents support the charter school movement in this community?

Accepted Answer

To investigate whether parents support the charter school movement in a community, the most appropriate research methodology would be a survey. A survey allows for gathering information from a large number of people using standardized questions, which makes it ideal for studying attitudes and opinions. It can provide valuable insights into the opinions of parents in the community regarding the charter school movement.

Quiz 2: The Scientific Approach in Education

Which of the following types of research would an investigator likely use to study the internal operations of a school board?

For which of the following research problems would the ex post facto method be most appropriate?

Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as continuous or categorical. -Refer to Exhibit 2-9.Whether a students is enrolled in a French class or not.

Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions. -Refer to Exhibit 2-8.How do autistic children use facilitated communication in their daily lives?

Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions. -Refer to Exhibit 2-7.How does a new mentoring program contribute to the effectiveness of beginning teachers at Rogers Elementary School?

Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as continuous or categorical. -Refer to Exhibit 2-9.Native French speaker.

Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions. -Refer to Exhibit 2-7.From a list of extracurricular activities, which do high school students rate as most important?

Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions. -Refer to Exhibit 2-7.What effect does the gender of a counselor have on how he or she is received by counselees?

A qualitative researcher would view the concept of learning disability as

Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions. -Refer to Exhibit 2-8.What is the relationship between gender and performance on standardized math tests?

Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as continuous or categorical. -Refer to Exhibit 2-9.Aptitude for learning foreign language.

A fundamental difference between quantitative and qualitative research is that

Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions. -Refer to Exhibit 2-8.What is the relationship between high school students' scores on the SAT and the ACT?

Exhibit 2-7: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions. -Refer to Exhibit 2-7.Do students who have a high score on a reading test also have a high score on a writing test?

Over the years Professor Brown has noticed when returning test papers that the nearer students sit to the front of the lecture hall the higher their test scores tend to be.Which research method is he applying?

Which of the following is a qualitative research problem?

Quantitative and qualitative research have different philosophical assumptions.Quantitative research is most closely associated with , while qualitative research is associated with .

An investigator can reasonably conclude that changes in one variable produced changes in a second variable only with the ____ research method.

Exhibit 2-9: Label the following variables as continuous or categorical. -Refer to Exhibit 2-9.Fluency in French.

Exhibit 2-8: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate to investigate each of the following questions. -Refer to Exhibit 2-8.Do parents support the charter school movement in this community?