Chapter 1-Research

Which of the following best defines research?

• Guesswork and assumptions

• A systematic investigation to establish facts and reach new conclusions

• Collecting stories without analysis

• Sharing opinions in a group

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of research?

• Adding to knowledge

• Improving practice

• Supporting uninformed decisions

• Informing policy debates

Why is the scientific approach needed in educational research?

• To make biased decisions

• To enable more objectivity and solve problems effectively

• To confuse practitioners

• To avoid systematic planning

Which is NOT a purpose of scientific research?

• Describe

• Predict

• Understand

• Guess

Which of these is a limitation of scientific research in social sciences?

• Ease of observation

• Simple replication

• Complexity of subject matter

• No interaction between observer and subject

Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

• True experimental design

• Descriptive survey

• Ethnography

• Correlational study

What sampling method is common in quantitative research?

• Purposive sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Probability sampling

Which type of research focuses on answering 'real-life' questions?

• Basic research

• Applied research

• Action research

• Orientational research

Action research is typically:

• Conducted in a lab with controlled conditions

• Done in the workplace to solve identified problems

• Focused only on theoretical frameworks

• Designed with no intention of intervention

Which research type aims to promote ideologies and address social inequalities?

• Evaluation research

• Basic research

• Orientational research

• Action research