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multiple choice questions for Objective 1

multiple choice questions for Objective 1

This activity contains 10 questions.

	Which of the following is an excellent source for a research topic?   Theory Personal experience Replication of prior research Library searches All of these

	What is the reason for consulting handbooks, yearbooks, encyclopedias, or reviews in the initial stages of identifying a research topic?   They are readily available. They provide an overview of the issues related to a topic. They are primary sources. They avoid reporting statistical data so one can interpret the results more easily.

	Mr. Danos identified his research topic as "classroom assessment." He recognized quickly that this topic was too broad. Which of the following is likely to have led to that conclusion?   Far too much is written on the topic to understand it all. It was difficult to organize the material he was collecting in an effective manner. He began thinking about potential problems that would be next to impossible to investigate. All of these.

	If Mr. Danos wanted to narrow his topic from "classroom assessment," which strategy would you advise him to follow?   Talk to a researcher familiar with the literature and the issues in this area. Consult a good secondary source for an overview of this area. Choose an aspect of classroom assessment that is related to his expertise. All of these.

	Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research topic?   It can be investigated through the collection and analysis of data. It focuses on a philosophical or ethical issue. It is theoretically or practically significant. It is ethical.

	Which of the following is NOT a legitimate research problem as stated?   What is the relationship between the number of books children read and their reading scores? Should competitive games be banned from elementary schools? What does it mean to be a special needs child "included" in Ms. Pierre's fourth grade class? What are the major legal principles applied to educational cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court?

	Which of the following is the least appropriate research problem?   Does studying Latin improve the standardized vocabulary test scores of seventh grade students? Does drilling fifth grade students with multiplication facts improve their standardized test scores? What is the relationship between students' math attitudes and math achievement? Should students have access to controversial novels in school?

	Which of the following provides the BEST formal statement of a quantitative problem statement?   Student achievement. Using portfolios Seventh grade students' writing skills. The use of portfolios affects students' writing skills.

	Which of the following is NOT an example of a qualitative research topic?   What does the term "inclusion" mean to a child with special needs who is being placed in a regular education classroom? How does Dr. Autin create a culture of caring and support among her faculty? To what extent are students, parents, and faculty supportive of the proposal to extend school year-round? Does an understanding of the history of curriculum development in Louisiana help explain some of the difficulties in moving to a standards-based curriculum?

	Which of the following is a consequence of stating the research topic in the beginning of a report?   It gives direction to all aspects of the research. It provides background on the topic. It justifies the study in terms of its significance. All of these.

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