Pedagogy Part 9

Total Questions: 49

1 - The Methodology section deals:( Research reports)

A ) Only results
B ) Research design/procedure ✅
C ) Literature gaps
D ) Theoretical assumption

2 - Double blind experiments control for :(Experimental design)

A ) Participant bias only
B ) Both participant and researcher bias ✅
C ) Instrument validity
D ) Sampling error

3 - A correlation coefficient of -0.85 indicates:(Correlation Research)

A ) No relationships
B ) Strong inverse relationship ✅
C ) Weak positive relationship
D ) Perfect correlation

4 - Action research typically :(Action research)

A ) Conducted by outsiders
B ) Practitioner led ✅
C ) Only theoritical
D ) Laboratory based

5 - Institutional review boards ( IRBs) primarly protect :(Research ethics)

A ) Researchers
B ) Human participants ✅
C ) Equipment
D ) Funding agencies

6 - Structured interviews differ from unstructured by:( Data collection)

A ) Allowing free responses
B ) Using predetermine questions ✅
C ) Avoiding note taking
D ) Excluding probes

7 - An interval scale has:( Measurement scale)

A ) No numerical values
B ) Equal intervals but no true zero ✅
C ) Categories only
D ) Rank ordering

8 - Reducing sampling error requires:( Sampling error)

A ) Smaller sample
B ) Increased sample size ✅
C ) Ignoring variability
D ) Purposive sampling

9 - Quasi-experimental designs lake :(Research designs)

A ) Dependent variable
B ) Random assessment ✅
C ) Data collection
D ) Analysis method

10 - A meta-analysis combines:( Literature review)

A ) Only qualitative studies
B ) Results from multiple studies ✅
C ) Research instruments
D ) Hypothesis type

11 - Type 1 error occurs when researchers :(Hypothesis testing)

A ) Accept a true null hypothesis
B ) reject a true null hypothesis ✅
C ) Ignore effect size
D ) Use small samples

12 - The Independence variable is :(Experimental research)

A ) Measured outcome
B ) Manipulated factor ✅
C ) Constant factor
D ) Extraneous variable

13 - Ethnography focuses on:(Qualitative research)

A ) Statistical analysis
B ) Cultural context ✅
C ) Historical documents
D ) Laboratory setting

14 - Triangulation in research refers to :(Mixed methods)

A ) Using One data source
B ) Combining multiple methods ✅
C ) Ignoring discrepancies
D ) Simplifying analysis

15 - Informed consent ensure participants:( Research ethics)

A ) Are paid adequately
B ) Understand study risks/benefits ✅
C ) Receive preferred results
D ) Avoid all risks

16 - A chi-square test is used for:( Statistical tests)

A ) Comparing means
B ) Categorical data analysis ✅
C ) Measuring correlations
D ) Predicting outcomes

17 - A cross-sectional study collect data :(Research designs)

A ) Over multiple time periods
B ) Main to single point in time ✅
C ) Only for historical record
D ) Through laboratory experiment

18 - Open-ended questions are most useful for:( Data collection)

A ) Quantitative analysis
B ) Gathering in depth qualitative responses ✅
C ) Limiting participant answers
D ) Standardized testing

19 - The ordinal scale of measurement:( Measurement scales)

A ) As equal intervals between values
B ) Ranks data without equal intervals ✅
C ) has a true zero point point
D ) Only uses nominal categories

20 - Snowball sampling is particularly useful for study :(Sampling techniques)

A ) Large populations
B ) Hard to reach populations ✅
C ) Random samples
D ) Laboratory subjects

21 - Confidentiality in research means:( Research ethics)

A ) Sharing all data publicly
B ) Protecting participants identities ✅
C ) Avoiding informed consent
D ) Ignoring data security

22 - A Systematic literature review differs from a traditional review by:( Literature review)

A ) Being less structured
B ) Using explicit reproducible methods ✅
C ) Excluding electronics course
D ) Avoiding Research question

23 - The p-value indicates:(Hypothesis testing)

A ) Effect size magnitude
B ) Probability of results under null hypothesis ✅
C ) Practical significance
D ) Sample representativeness

24 - A questionnaire face validity refers to:(Research instruments)

A ) Statistical reliability
B ) Appearance of measuring what it claims ✅
C ) Practical significance
D ) Sample representativeness

25 - A normal distribution is characterized by :(Data analysis)

A ) Flat peaks
B ) Symmetry around the mean ✅
C ) Multiple outliers
D ) Unequal tails

26 - The Abstract of research paper typically includes :(Research reports)

A ) Detailed methodology
B ) Brief summary of key finding ✅
C ) Full literature review
D ) Raw data tables

27 - Internal validity refers to:( Experimental research)

A ) Generalizebility of results
B ) Accuracy of casual inference ✅
C ) Simple size adequacy
D ) Measurement position

28 - Grounded theory emphasizes :(Qualitative methods)

A ) Testing pre-existing theories
B ) Developing theories from data ✅
C ) Using only quantitative data
D ) Ignoring field notes

29 - Operational definitions are used to :(Research problem)

A ) Replace hypothesis
B ) Make variable measureable ✅
C ) Limit literature review
D ) Research questions

30 - Cluster sampling involves:( Sampling methods)

A ) Selecting individuals randomly
B ) Using expert judgement
C ) Dividing population into groups then sampling groups ✅
D ) Choosing only volunteers

31 - A standard observation differ from participant observation by :(Data collection)

A ) Being completely unstructured
B ) Using predefined categories ✅
C ) Avoiding any recording
D ) Excluding field notes

32 - The standard deviation measures :( Statistical analysis)

A ) Central tendency
B ) Data dispersion ✅
C ) Percentage values
D ) Correlation strength

33 - Longitudinal studies track :(Research designs)

A ) Different groups at one time
B ) Same subjects over time ✅
C ) Only historical data
D ) Laboratory condition

34 - Construct validity assesses whether a test:( Validity)

A ) Is easy to administer
B ) Measures theoretical concepts ✅
C ) Has many items
D ) Using simple language

35 - Case study research is particularly studied for:( Research types)

A ) Large sample generalization
B ) In-depth contextual analysis ✅
C ) Statistical comparisons
D ) Laboratory experiments

36 - A scatter plot is used to visualize :(Data analysis)

A ) Frequency distribution
B ) Relationships between variables ✅
C ) Categorical data
D ) Time series trends

37 - The Independence variable is :(Experimental Research)

A ) Measured outcome
B ) Manipulated factor ✅
C ) Constant factor
D ) Extraneous variable

38 - Ethnography focuses on :(Qualitative Research)

A ) Statistical analysis
B ) Cultural context ✅
C ) Laboratory setting
D ) Historical documents

39 - Triangulation in research refers to:( Mixed method)

A ) Using One data source
B ) Combining multiple methods ✅
C ) Ignoring discrepancies
D ) Simplifying analysis

40 - Informed consent ensure participants:( Research ethics)

A ) Are paid adequately
B ) Understand studies risks/benefits ✅
C ) Receive preferred results
D ) Avoid all risks

41 - A chi-square test is used for:(Statistical tests)

A ) Comparing meaning
B ) Categorical data analysis ✅
C ) Measuring correlations
D ) Predicting outcome

42 - A rubric primary used to:( Research instruments)

A ) Collect Demographic data
B ) Standarrized performance assessments ✅
C ) Conduct statistical analysis
D ) Replace informed consent

43 - Thematic analysis involves:( Qualitative analysis)

A ) Calculating p-values
B ) Identify pattern in qualitative data ✅
C ) Conductivity t-tltest
D ) Measuring instrument reliability

44 - Purposive sampling is characterized by:( Sampling techniques)

A ) Random selection
B ) Deliberate choice of information rich cases ✅
C ) Equal representation of all sub groups
D ) Large sample sizes

45 - Deception in search should :(Research ethics)

A ) Always be avoided
B ) Be justified and cause no harm ✅
C ) Be used without consent
D ) Have small sample sizes

46 - A type ll error occurs when researchers :(Data analysis)

A ) Reject a true null hypothesis
B ) Fail to reject a false null hypothesis ✅
C ) Use inappropriate instruments
D ) Have small simple sizes

47 - Convergent pattern design involves :(Mixed method)

A ) Sequential data collection
B ) Simultanous quantitative and qualitative data collection ✅
C ) Qualitative method only
D ) Ignoring descripancies

48 - A ratio scale differ from interval scale by having:( Measurement scales)

A ) No numerical values
B ) A True zero point ✅
C ) Unequal intervals
D ) Only categories

49 - The discussion section typically involves :(Research reports)

A ) Raw data tables
B ) Interpretation of finding ✅
C ) Detailed methodology
D ) Literature citations only