WEEK 1 - INQUIRY OF RESEARCH

What is the main characteristic of an experimental study?

• The researcher observes without intervention

• The researcher changes something on purpose

• The researcher only collects historical data

• The researcher compares two groups without manipulation

Which type of experiment is considered the most reliable?

• Quasi Experimental

• Single Subject

• True Experimental

• Pre-Experimental

In a quasi-experimental study, what is lacking compared to a true experimental study?

• Control over variables

• Observation of data

• Random assignment of participants

• Comparison of groups

What does a single subject experimental design focus on?

• Multiple participants

• Comparative analysis

• One person or subject

• Historical data

What is a key feature of pre-experimental research?

• It has random assignment

• It uses multiple subjects

• It includes a control group

• It lacks a control group

What type of research involves observing without changing anything?

• True Experimental

• Quasi Experimental

• Non-Experimental

• Experimental

Which of the following is an example of correlational research?

• Comparing test scores of two classes

• Testing a new study technique

• Surveying students about study hours and grades

• Measuring one student's performance

What is the purpose of a survey in research?

• To compare historical events

• To ask people questions

• To observe behavior

• To manipulate variables

Which type of research focuses on past events?

• Observational

• Historical

• Comparative

• Descriptive

What does descriptive research aim to do?

• Describe what is happening

• Find connections between variables

• Change a variable to see effects

• Compare two or more things