Educational Research Design and Variables Quiz
30 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a parameter in statistics?

<p>A numerical characteristic of a population. (A)</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. (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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. (B)</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 (C)</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) (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of measurement for nominal scales?

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

How are variables classified based on their values?

<p>By whether they are discrete or continuous (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ordinal scale (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Practical Research 2 - Module 4
40 questions
Research Methods in Education
32 questions
Research Design and Key Variables
23 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser