16 Questions
What is the overall structure of the research referred to as?
Research design
Which type of research design focuses on describing a study or a topic?
Descriptive research design
What do research methods focus on?
Type of study planned and expected results
What is experimental research focused on?
Testing a theory or hypothesis using experimental groups
In which type of research design are the research subjects already in groups due to prior events?
Causal-comparative research design
Which part of the research focuses on what type of study is planned and what results are expected?
Research design
What is the main focus of survey research design?
Collecting real-time data to solve problems
When is correlational research design most useful?
To establish the relationship between different variables
What distinguishes observational research design?
It involves recording or observing behavior from afar
In which type of study is the comparative research design useful?
Comparing the occurrence or nature of two or more variables on samples or subjects
When is developmental research design typically used?
For investigations involving the psychological, intellectual, and emotional growth of individuals
What characterizes evaluation research design?
Conducted for getting feedback on programs, projects, or policies
What is the main characteristic of pre-experimental research design?
Involves one group exposed to the treatment and then post tested
What distinguishes true-experimental research design from other types?
Involves at least two groups, one not exposed to a treatment (control group)
What characterizes posttest-only control group design?
Involves at least two groups, one not exposed to a treatment (control group)
What distinguishes factorial design?
Involves combining pretest-posttest control group design and factorial design
Test your knowledge on research designs, methods, and the overall structure of research. Explore the different components that work together to obtain data for investigation.
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