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Practice Quiz

This activity contains 27 questions.

	A detailed description of the procedures that will be used to investigate a topic is known as   the analysis of data. the research hypothesis. a research plan. the statement of the problem.

	Which of the following is the purpose of a research plan?   It forces the researcher to think through all aspects of the study. It facilitates the evaluation of the proposed study. It provides detailed procedures to guide the conduct of the study. All of these.

	Which of the following is a good reason to develop a research plan?   It provides structure to the study. It reduces the possibilities of costly mistakes. It saves time. All of these.

	Which of the following ethical principles is being demonstrated when a researcher promotes accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness?   Beneficence Integrity Responsibility Justice

	Which of the following ethical principles is being demonstrated when a researcher adapts methods to the needs of different populations?   Fidelity and responsibility Beneficence Integrity Respect for people's rights and dignity

	Which of the following ethical principles is being demonstrated when a researcher upholds professional standards of conduct, clarifies professional roles and obligations, and accepts appropriate responsibility for his or her behavior?   Beneficence and non-malfeasance Fidelity and responsibility Integrity Justice

	A researcher is obligated to protect subjects from risks during a research study. Which is the technical term referring to this obligation?   Informed consent Confidentiality and anonymity Protection from harm All of these

	Which of the following demonstrates informed consent?   Subjects are not physically or emotionally harmed. Subjects understand the nature of the study and agree to participate of their own free will. Subjects are assured confidentiality. Subjects' performances on all tests are reported publicly.

	Which of the following demonstrates freedom from harm?   Collecting data on participants without their knowledge Releasing individual subject's scores Allowing access to data by others not involved in the study None of these

	Dr. Mason has mailed a research questionnaire to 1,000 counselors. She has included a number on each survey so counselors' responses to the questionnaire can be tracked. Which of the following describes the level of privacy she is affording the respondents?   Confidentiality Anonymity Protection from harm Informed consent

	Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of the Internal Review Board (IRB)?   Reviewing proposals to conduct research Ensure the rights of subjects are protected in proposed studies Approving proposals Funding proposals

	Which of the following would you suggest a researcher do in order to achieve the full co-operation, not just approval, of the teachers with whom she is working?   Fully explain the potential benefits of the study Offer a cover letter from the principal indicating her strong support for the project Offer to provide several in-service workshops for the teachers All of these

	The National Research Act of 1974 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 are important laws that ensure which of the following?   Proposed research activities involving human participants are reviewed and approved by an authorized group Protection of subjects from physical or emotional harm Protection of the privacy of students' educational records All of these

	Which of the following describes the general components of a quantitative research plan?   An introduction to the topic, data analysis, and results A research design, data analysis procedures, and results An introduction and discussion of methods An introduction, discussion of methods and data analyses, and timeline

	Which of the following is NOT part of the introduction section of a quantitative research plan?   Statement of the topic Review of the literature Statement of the hypothesis Listing of materials and apparatus

	Which of the following is NOT likely to be found in the methods section of a quantitative research plan?   Participants Instruments Research design Results

	Mr. Gray's discussion of his sampling design and data collection procedures is found in which section of his quantitative research plan?   Introduction Methods Data analysis Time schedule

	Mr. Robichaux is proposing to randomly select a sample of 150 third grade students from the population of third grade students in Orleans Parish. Where would you likely find the details of the procedures he is using?   The methods section of a qualitative research plan The methods section of a quantitative research plan The data analysis section of a qualitative research plan The data analysis section of a quantitative research plan

	Ms. Acosta is proposing a very sophisticated statistical analysis of the data she is collecting. The explanation of these procedures will be found in which of the following?   The methods section of a qualitative research plan The methods section of a quantitative research plan The data analysis section of a qualitative research plan The data analysis section of a quantitative research plan

	A unique characteristic of a qualitative study that influences the research plan tremendously is the   inductive hypotheses. emergent design. large number of subjects. analysis of the statistical data.

	An advantage of conducting a pre-proposal field study is that it   helps the researcher understand the socio-cultural context of the setting. broadens the initial research question. facilitates the development of a theoretical framework. provides an easy, preliminary answer to the research question.

	Which of the following are the general components of a qualitative research plan?   Title, introduction, procedures, potential contributions, and limitations Introduction, methods, procedures, and data analysis Introduction, data collection and analysis, and results Title, introduction, results, interpretations

	Ms. Skinner is proposing to spend time in a fifth grade teacher's classroom to begin understanding how this teacher is managing the shift from a traditional approach to instruction to a constructivist approach. Where is Ms. Skinner likely to discuss information about these two approaches to instruction?   The introduction section of a qualitative research plan The introduction section of a quantitative research plan The methods section of a qualitative research plan The methods section of a quantitative research plan

	Mr. Ary has begun a review of the literature and has found a theoretical framework around which his study could be framed. His discussion of this framework is likely found in which section of a qualitative research plan?   Title Introduction Procedures Potential contributions of the study

	Ms. Ary has described in great detail the major steps she will follow in conducting her qualitative study, particularly the information on gaining entry to the site and identifying participants. This information is likely found in which section of her research plan?   Introduction Subjects Procedures Potential contributions of the study

	The procedures section of a qualitative research plan includes all of the following EXCEPT a discussion of the   Researcher's role Trustworthiness Theoretical framework Data collection, management, and analysis strategies

	Which of the following is considered a part of a formal evaluation of a research plan?   A critique by a colleague of the researcher A critique by an experienced researcher A pilot study and a field test None of these

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