Quiz on Applied Research

What is the primary aim of educational research?

• To promote sports in schools

• To create new educational institutions

• To develop a science of behavior in educational institutions

• To entertain students

Which method is based on established beliefs, such as religious texts?

• The method of science

• Method of tenacity

• Method of authority

• The priori method

What type of research is conducted to solve immediate educational problems?

• Pure Research

• Exploratory Research

• Historical Research

• Action Research

Which of the following is NOT a feature of action research?

• It is theoretical

• It is collaborative

• It is situational

• It is participatory

What is the first step in the research and development process?

• Improvement and refinement

• A new idea is generated

• Application of basic research

• Field-testing

What does empirical educational research aim to improve?

• School infrastructure

• Teacher salaries

• Decision-making and planning in education

• Student attendance

Which method relies on logical reasoning rather than experience?

• Method of tenacity

• The priori method

• Method of authority

• The method of science

What type of research seeks to modify or improve current conditions?

• Basic Research

• Applied Research

• Descriptive Research

• Correlation Research

Which of the following is a classification by purpose/function?

• Descriptive Research

• Applied Research

• Experimental Research

• Qualitative Research

What is the ultimate goal of research in educational practice?

• To create new educational policies

• To describe and explain educational programs

• To increase funding for schools

• To reduce class sizes