Educational Research Design and Variables Quiz
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Which type of scale has all the characteristics of a nominal scale and an ordinal scale, but is also based upon predetermined equal intervals?

  • Qualitative Variable
  • Independent Variable
  • Quantitative Variable
  • Interval Scale (correct)
  • What is an example of a qualitative variable?

  • Salary
  • Number of Children
  • Gender (correct)
  • Height
  • What represents an interval scale according to the text?

  • Independent Variables
  • Qualitative Variables
  • Achievement Tests (correct)
  • Dependent Variables
  • In the context of the text, what do independent variables represent?

    <p>Variables controlled by the researcher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is measured as the performance in first year college, making it a dependent variable?

    <p>High School Grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does an interval scale not have a true zero point according to the text?

    <p>It has arbitrary maximum and minimum scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a population and a sample?

    <p>Population is the total group of individuals, while sample is a subset used to gather information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a parameter in statistics?

    <p>A numerical characteristic of a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In statistics, what does inferential statistics aim to do?

    <p>Draw inferences about a population based on a sample.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of statistics is used to summarize numerical data such as test scores and ages?

    <p>Descriptive Statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When studying relationships between variables like mental ability and performance, what aspect of statistics is being utilized?

    <p>Discovering relationships among variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of selecting a sample from a population in statistics?

    <p>To accurately represent the entire population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a variable in the context of educational research?

    <p>An attribute of persons or objects that can take on different values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable?

    <p>Educational Attainment (elementary graduate vs. high school graduate vs. bachelor’s degree holder)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes discrete variables from continuous variables?

    <p>Discrete variables are measured by counting or enumeration, while continuous variables correspond to line intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of measurement for nominal scales?

    <p>No numerical value, just categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are variables classified based on their values?

    <p>By whether they are discrete or continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for researchers to organize their studies carefully?

    <p>To ensure the data collected is accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of statistics in predicting demand for education?

    <p>To estimate future enrolment of students to ensure adequate educational resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of education, what does statistics refer to in its singular sense?

    <p>A branch of science dealing with gathering and interpreting data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does statistics serve for educational financing agencies like DepEd and CHED?

    <p>To build a database for education research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is statistics helpful in analyzing the efficiency of the educational system?

    <p>By controlling the efficiency of educational plans and programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of education does statistics NOT provide information on in the given text?

    <p>Data on national weather patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes statistics in its plural sense from its singular sense?

    <p>The set of numerical data gathered systematically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a score of 0 on an IQ test indicate?

    <p>Lowest level of performance possible on the test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of scale allows for scores to be added and subtracted, but not multiplied or divided?

    <p>Interval scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't we say that a person with a measured IQ of 140 is twice as smart as a person with a measured IQ of 70?

    <p>Intelligence does not increase linearly with IQ scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of scale ranks subjects in order from highest to lowest?

    <p>Ordinal scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do ratio scales differ from interval and ordinal scales?

    <p>Ratio scales allow for multiplication and division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it incorrect to assume that a score of 200 on an IQ test indicates ultimate intelligence?

    <p>Scoring high doesn't guarantee ultimate intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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