What is the best way to state a problem in Part One of formal scientific method?

To enter a statement that is correct but sounds dumb

To enter a statement that is incorrect

To enter a statement that is more general

To enter a statement that is more specific

What is the best way to approach the beginning questions in Part Two of formal scientific method?

To prevent dumb mistakes later on

Which of the following is a characteristic attitude of scientists?

Maintaining a highly skeptical attitude toward the data of science

Using personal biases to influence their observations

Ignoring evidence that contradicts their favorite theory

Reporting only findings that agree with their preconceived ideas

What is the primary goal of scientists when conducting observations and interpreting data?

To seek knowledge and remain objective and impartial

To collect data in a way that supports their preconceived ideas

To ignore evidence that contradicts their own opinions

What is the ultimate goal of science?

To construct theories that present an explanation of phenomena and make predictions about relationships among variables relevant to the phenomena

To gather as many facts as possible

To make isolated findings meaningful by integrating, organizing, and classifying them

To make decisions about what is good or bad based on scientific data

What do scientists aim for when integrating and systematizing their findings?

Theories that are provisional and subject to revision as new evidence appears

Theories that are final and cannot be revised

Isolated facts that do not relate to each other

Personal biases that influence their observations

A set of interrelated constructs and propositions that presents an explanation of phenomena and makes predictions about relationships among variables relevant to the phenomena

An isolated fact that does not relate to other facts

A personal bias that influences observations

A value judgment based on scientific data

What is the role of theories in science?

To summarize and order existing knowledge in a particular area

To ignore previous information and only predict future phenomena

To report only findings that agree with their preconceived ideas

To make decisions about what is good or bad based on scientific data

What is an example of a theory?

Charles's Law, which summarizes the observed effects of temperature changes on the volumes of all gases

A single isolated fact that does not relate to other facts

Personal biases that influence observations

A value judgment based on scientific data

How do scientists verify their findings?

By making their research measurements and procedures known so that others may replicate the study and verify, or fail to verify, the findings

By ignoring evidence that contradicts their own opinions

By reporting only findings that agree with their preconceived ideas

By using personal biases to influence their observations

Which of the following statements is an example of a familiar theory that summarizes the observed effects of temperature changes on the volumes of all gases?

As the temperature of a gas increases, its volume increases.

As the temperature of a gas increases, its color changes.

As the pressure of a gas increases, its volume decreases.

As the temperature of a gas increases, its volume decreases.

What do quantitative researchers state the problem as?

A specific question about the relationship between variables

A flexible design that can change during investigation

A narrative interpretation of findings

What is the purpose of reviewing the literature in research?

To understand and gain insight into the problem

What is the research design?

The researcher’s plan for the study

How do qualitative researchers analyze their data?

By organizing and categorizing the large mass of data

Using various statistical procedures

By converting verbal data to a numerical form

By emphasizing the trustworthiness and credibility of the findings

What is the purpose of reporting results in research?

To make the research available to others

What is a theoretical question in educational research?

A question designed to expand knowledge

A question aimed at solving specific problems

A question related to practical applications

A question about basic research

Which of the following is an example of a theoretical question?

How effective is peer tutoring in the elementary school classroom?

What is the relative effectiveness of the problem discussion method as compared with the lecture method in teaching high school social studies?

What are the most effective means of providing remediation to children who are falling behind?

What is the primary difference between theoretical and practical questions in educational research?

The level of sophistication in the study

What is applied research?

Research aimed at solving an immediate practical problem

Research aimed at obtaining empirical data used to formulate and expand theory

Research that is not oriented in design or purpose toward the solution of practical problems

Research performed under laboratory conditions

What is an example of a practical question in educational research?

How effective is peer tutoring in the elementary school classroom?

What is the nature of relationships among variables?

What is the aim of basic research?

To expand knowledge without regard to practical application

To solve immediate practical problems

To test already existing theories

To provide general knowledge to solve other problems

What is the primary difference between basic and applied research?

The level of sophistication in the study

What is an example of basic research in educational research?

Expanding knowledge on the nature of intelligence

Investigating the effectiveness of a new teaching method

Studying the effect of peer tutoring on reading comprehension

Providing remediation to children who are falling behind

Why is applied research important in educational research?

It solves specific problems at the appropriate level of complexity

It helps researchers develop new theories

It expands knowledge without regard to practical application

It provides general knowledge to solve other problems

What is the relationship between basic and applied research in education and psychology?

They tend to merge, with basic research moving more toward classroom studies

They are distinct and unrelated

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What are the two types of logic used in the scientific approach?

Inductive and reproductive

Deductive and inductive

Inductive and redundant

Deductive and redundant

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is induction in the scientific approach?

Reasoning from general truths to particular experiences

Reasoning from particular experiences to general truths

Testing hypotheses

Conducting experiments

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is deduction in the scientific approach?

Reasoning from general truths to particular experiences

Reasoning from particular experiences to general truths

Testing hypotheses

Conducting experiments

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the correct program for interweaving mixed inductive and deductive inferences in the scientific approach?

Formalized as scientific method

Improvised by the mechanic

Based on common sense

Developed by trial and error

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the purpose of a lab notebook in the scientific approach?

To keep track of informal techniques

To record everything informally

To make sure nature hasn't misled you

To avoid formalizing information

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What is the purpose of formal scientific method?

To make sure nature hasn't misled you

To formalize information

To test hypotheses

To conduct experiments

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What is the main reason why scientific and mechanical information sounds so dull and cautious?

To avoid being misled by nature

To sound more professional

To sound more scientific

To impress others

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Research Project Quiz Bee

What are the two types of logic used in the scientific approach?

What is induction in the scientific approach?

What is deduction in the scientific approach?

What is the correct program for interweaving mixed inductive and deductive inferences in the scientific approach?

What is the purpose of a lab notebook in the scientific approach?

What is the purpose of formal scientific method?

What is the main reason why scientific and mechanical information sounds so dull and cautious?

What is the main purpose of Part One of formal scientific method?

What is the best way to state a problem in Part One of formal scientific method?

What is the main purpose of Part Two of formal scientific method?

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