Metacognitive Strategies Study Quiz

What is the main purpose of this study?

• To compare students' grammar scores before and after an intervention

• To determine if metacognitive strategy use predicts vocabulary size

• To examine the relationship between metacognitive reading strategies and reading comprehension

• To measure the effect of digital tools on student engagement

What is the research design used in this study?

• Experimental

• Quasi-experimental

• Correlational

• Descriptive qualitative

Which of the following is the independent variable?

• Gender

• Metacognitive reading strategy score

• Test anxiety

• Reading speed

Which is the dependent variable in this study?

• Reading comprehension test score

• Strategy awareness

• Class participation

• Number of study hours

What type of scale is used to measure the metacognitive strategy variable?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval (Likert scale)

• Ratio

What is the most appropriate statistical test to analyze the data?

• Pearson correlation (if normality is assumed)

• Chi-square test

• Independent samples t-test

• ANOVA

Why is this study not experimental?

• It does not have a questionnaire

• It uses standardized test scores

• It does not involve manipulation or control of variables

• It only uses one group of participants

What is a suitable hypothesis for this study?

• There is no difference between male and female students’ reading scores.

• There is a significant relationship between metacognitive strategy use and reading comprehension performance.

• Reading strategies cause improvement in speaking fluency.

• Students who do not use strategies will fail.

What is the most suitable sampling method for this study?

• Random sampling of all schools in Malaysia

• Convenience sampling using intact classes

• Stratified sampling by reading level

• Cluster sampling by district

Which of the following is an ethical consideration relevant to this study?

• Publishing full test results online

• Ensuring participants' confidentiality

• Forcing students to use specific strategies

• Fabricating higher comprehension scores