Understanding Student Achievement in Statistics
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What is the purpose of qualitative research?

  • To show statistical evidence
  • To answer a specific research question
  • To conduct experiments
  • To generate descriptive theory grounded in data (correct)

In research, what does a random sample mean?

  • Participants are chosen based on differences
  • Participants are chosen based on similarities
  • Everybody has an equal chance of being assigned (correct)
  • Only specific groups are assigned

What is the role of a Principle Investigator in a research study?

  • Drawing samples from populations
  • Overseeing the research population (correct)
  • Generating facts through experiments
  • Analyzing statistical evidence

What is the term used to describe structured sets of questions used to gather information?

<p>Questionnaire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research aims to verify or generate descriptive theory grounded in data?

<p>Naturalistic research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of quantitative research?

<p>Answer a specific research question statistically (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a random assignment ensure in a study?

<p>Equal chances for everyone to be included in the study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

<p>'Qualitative generates descriptive theories; quantitative answers specific questions.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'By chance' is defined as:

<p>'Randomly selected' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a research design aim to achieve?

<p>Find out what the researcher wants to know (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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