Research that is done to understand an event from the past is known as _____? A. Experimental research B. Historical research C. Basic D. Casual comparative Correct answer is: B. Historical research
The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge typically is built from Which type of research? A. Basic research B. Action research C. Evaluation research D. Correct answer is: B. Action research
Which “scientific method” follows these steps: 1) observation/data, 2) patterns, 3) Theory? A. Inductive B. Deductive C. Basic D. None of these Correct answer is: A. Inductive
Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings? A. Quantitative research B. Qualitative research C. Mixed research D. None of the above Correct answer is: B. Qualitative research
Which scale is the simplest form of measurement? A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Interval D. Ratio Correct answer is: A. Nominal
Which of the following is not a type of reliability? A. Test-retest B. Split-half C. Content D. Internal consistency Correct answer is: C. Content
Which of the following is the correct order of Stevens’ four levels of measurement? A. Ordinal, nominal, ratio, interval B. Nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio C. Interval, nominal, ordinal, ratio D. Ratio, interval, nominal, ordinal Correct answer is: B. Nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio
When evaluating tests and assessments, “reliability” refers to asking ourselves Which of the following questions? A. Does it measure what it is supposed to measure? B. Are there ways to avoid subjective judgments when measuring something? C. Does it give consistent results? D. Does it measure multiple constructs? Correct answer is: D. Does it measure multiple constructs?
Hypothesis which state no relation between two variables is called A. Research hypothesis B. Null hypothesis C. Non directional hypothesis D. None of the above Correct answer is: B. Null hypothesis
Random sampling is necessary in A. Experimental research B. Basic research C. Action research D. All of the above Correct answer is: A. Experimental research