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What characteristic was emphasized in the parent survey regarding school quality?
What characteristic was emphasized in the parent survey regarding school quality?
What was the total number of parents interviewed in the described survey?
What was the total number of parents interviewed in the described survey?
What impact does a low response rate, such as 22% in a study, have on research validity?
What impact does a low response rate, such as 22% in a study, have on research validity?
In the situation where observers in ethnographic research cannot agree, which type of validity is most likely affected?
In the situation where observers in ethnographic research cannot agree, which type of validity is most likely affected?
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What does the defined procedure for random replacement aim to ensure during the parent survey?
What does the defined procedure for random replacement aim to ensure during the parent survey?
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What is a potential drawback of conducting a survey with only a 15% return rate?
What is a potential drawback of conducting a survey with only a 15% return rate?
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What issue arises when a College Algebra instructor finds that the experiment results do not apply to college freshmen?
What issue arises when a College Algebra instructor finds that the experiment results do not apply to college freshmen?
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Why might the researcher find multiple interpretations of the results impactful?
Why might the researcher find multiple interpretations of the results impactful?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting educational research?
What is the primary purpose of conducting educational research?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of research?
Which of the following best describes the nature of research?
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Which characteristic of educational research emphasizes the need for clear and unambiguous results?
Which characteristic of educational research emphasizes the need for clear and unambiguous results?
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What are the sources of new knowledge in educational research?
What are the sources of new knowledge in educational research?
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Which characteristic involves assessing the validity of research findings through testing and observation?
Which characteristic involves assessing the validity of research findings through testing and observation?
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Which two ends are the focus of educational research?
Which two ends are the focus of educational research?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of educational research?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of educational research?
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What does empirical evidence in educational research refer to?
What does empirical evidence in educational research refer to?
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What is internal validity in educational research?
What is internal validity in educational research?
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Which concept is essential for determining the validity of educational research?
Which concept is essential for determining the validity of educational research?
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What does external validity measure in research results?
What does external validity measure in research results?
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In the first example of exercise programs, what factor primarily enhances the internal validity of the study?
In the first example of exercise programs, what factor primarily enhances the internal validity of the study?
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What is a potential threat to external validity in the second example regarding science materials?
What is a potential threat to external validity in the second example regarding science materials?
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How long was the duration of the exercise program implemented in the first example?
How long was the duration of the exercise program implemented in the first example?
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What is a key consideration when managing different types of materials in the second example of research?
What is a key consideration when managing different types of materials in the second example of research?
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What is the primary focus of educational research validity?
What is the primary focus of educational research validity?
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What is a primary responsibility of a researcher regarding the control group in a study?
What is a primary responsibility of a researcher regarding the control group in a study?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for choosing a research topic?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for choosing a research topic?
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What should researchers do if they want to collect data through an institution?
What should researchers do if they want to collect data through an institution?
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In the context of the researcher's responsibilities, what must they provide to participants at the end of the study?
In the context of the researcher's responsibilities, what must they provide to participants at the end of the study?
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Which of the following statements about participant withdrawal is true?
Which of the following statements about participant withdrawal is true?
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When transforming a problematic situation into a researchable problem, which factor must a researcher consider?
When transforming a problematic situation into a researchable problem, which factor must a researcher consider?
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What factor should be considered when evaluating the feasibility of a research study?
What factor should be considered when evaluating the feasibility of a research study?
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Identifying the negative attitudes of students towards physics can be classified under which research process phase?
Identifying the negative attitudes of students towards physics can be classified under which research process phase?
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What is the primary purpose of evaluation research?
What is the primary purpose of evaluation research?
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Which type of research is typically conducted by teachers to solve specific problems?
Which type of research is typically conducted by teachers to solve specific problems?
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What does quantitative research primarily focus on in its methodology?
What does quantitative research primarily focus on in its methodology?
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Which characteristic distinguishes qualitative data collection methods from quantitative methods?
Which characteristic distinguishes qualitative data collection methods from quantitative methods?
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In qualitative research, what role does the researcher typically play?
In qualitative research, what role does the researcher typically play?
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What type of tools are employed primarily in quantitative research?
What type of tools are employed primarily in quantitative research?
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What is a primary difference in data tabulation between qualitative and quantitative research?
What is a primary difference in data tabulation between qualitative and quantitative research?
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Which of the following best describes the context of quantitative research?
Which of the following best describes the context of quantitative research?
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What type of observation is commonly used in qualitative research?
What type of observation is commonly used in qualitative research?
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Which statement about findings derived from qualitative studies is true?
Which statement about findings derived from qualitative studies is true?
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Study Notes
Educational Research in Focus
- Educational research is a systematic process for gathering data and analyzing that data with a specific purpose. It is a scientific and disciplined inquiry for producing knowledge
- Educational research serves the twofold purpose of acquiring new knowledge and solving problems within the educational sphere
- Research in education can be acquired through various sources, including personal experience, expert opinion, multimedia materials, inductive reasoning, and deductive reasoning
The Characteristics of Educational Research
- Educational research is characterized by precision, a parsimonious explanation, probabilistic thinking, verification, empiricism, logical reasoning, and objectivity
Validity in Educational Research
- Validity in research refers to the extent to which the findings are justified and can be interpreted accurately.
- Internal validity measures the accuracy of interpretations within the research context, ensuring that results are a true reflection of the study's design.
- External validity evaluates the generalizability of findings to other populations and similar situations, assessing the applicability of results beyond the specific study.
Types of Research
- Action research: A type of applied research often conducted by educators to address specific issues or inform local level decision-making.
- Quantitative research: Employs numerical data and statistical analysis to examine relationships between variables and identify causes and effects in a field of study.
- Qualitative research: Focuses on understanding social phenomena through holistic inquiry and narrative descriptions, observing and analyzing data without predefined instruments.
Ethical Considerations in Research
- Confidentiality of information collected from research participants should be maintained unless agreed upon otherwise in advance.
- Researchers conducting studies through an institution must obtain permission from the institution before gathering data.
Selecting and Defining a Research Topic
- Choose a research topic that sparks your interest, is original, manageable in size, and holds significant value to the field of study.
- Consider your own capabilities, limitations, and available resources.
Transforming a Problem into a Researchable Question
- A teacher facing challenges with their students' negative attitudes towards physics, such as reluctance to complete assignments, can explore underlying causes.
- Potential contributing factors include:
- Difficulty level of textbooks or instructional materials
- Students' cognitive skills
- The abstract nature of physics concepts
- Teaching methods employed
- Teacher competence
- Influence of parental attitudes towards physics
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of educational research, including its systematic process, characteristics, and validity. Gain insights into how educational research contributes to knowledge acquisition and problem-solving in the educational sphere. Assess your understanding of critical concepts such as empirical reasoning and objectivity.
