W1 Essentials of Educational Research

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for ESL teachers to understand both theory and practice in research methods?

• To improve classroom management

• To balance teaching and administrative duties

• To enhance student learning and outcomes

• To reduce the workload of teachers

Open Ended

How can disciplined inquiry help educators address recurring issues in their classrooms, such as students remaining silent during speaking activities?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scientific research?

• Systematic

• Valid

• Based on opinion

• Reliable

Multiple Select

Which of the following are stages in the research process?

• Identify Research Problem

• Review Literature

• Collect Data

• Publish a Book

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a quantitative and a qualitative purpose statement in research.

Fill in the Blank

Stage 4 of the research process is focused on ___.

Multiple Choice

Which methodological approach integrates both objective theories and participant meaning?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Mixed Methods

Multiple Choice

What type of data is primarily used in quantitative research?

• Numerical

• Textual

• Audio recordings

• Photographs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary goal of qualitative research?

• To test theory using numbers

• To understand complexity from the participant’s view

• To generalize findings to a population

• To compare statistical results

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria are associated with qualitative research?

• Test Theory, Numbers, Statistical, Fixed/Standardized, Generalizable

• Understand Meaning, Words/Images, Thematic, Flexible/Emergent, Context-Specific

• Integrate & Triangulate, Both, Merged/Connected, Pragmatic, Enhanced Scope

• Test Theory, Words/Images, Statistical, Pragmatic, Enhanced Scope

Open Ended

Describe how mixed methods research integrates both qualitative and quantitative approaches to enhance understanding.

Open Ended

What are the differences between the three approaches in research?

Multiple Choice

According to the research ethics principles, what is the importance of justice in participant selection?

• Ensuring participation is voluntary

• Weighing benefits against risks

• No group is unfairly targeted or excluded

• Protecting confidentiality

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: In research ethics, ________ means weighing benefits against risks and minimizing harm.

​4. Risks/Benefits
How will this study possibly cause me harms or benefits me?

1. Purpose
Why is this study being done?

2. Procedures
What do I need to do in this study?

3. Voluntary Nature
You can quit at any time

5. Confidentiality
How will my data be protected?

Open Ended

What are the key components that must be included in an informed consent form for research participants?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of research in ESL education, as discussed in the lesson?

• To confirm common sense assumptions about students

• To solve practical problems through disciplined inquiry

• To focus only on written exam performance

• To maintain traditional teaching methods

Open Ended

Reflecting on Maria's classroom scenario, what do you think are some possible reasons why students might remain silent during speaking activities despite passing written exams?

Multiple Choice

What are the four main steps in the teacher-researcher cycle as depicted in the diagram?

• Identify Problem, Review Literature, Collect Data, Analyze & Share

• Identify Problem, Collect Data, Review Literature, Share Results

• Review Literature, Identify Problem, Collect Data, Analyze & Share

• Collect Data, Analyze & Share, Review Literature, Identify Problem