Research Methods in Educational Psychology

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Which of the following is a primary goal of research in educational psychology?

  1. To understand how students learn and develop.

  2. To improve teaching methods and curriculum.

  3. To evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research in educational psychology aims to understand how students learn and develop, improve teaching methods and curriculum, and evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions.

What is the primary purpose of a research hypothesis?

  1. To provide a definitive answer to a research question.

  2. To predict the outcome of a study.

  3. To guide the collection and analysis of data.

  4. To test the validity of a theory.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A research hypothesis is a tentative statement that predicts the outcome of a study. It guides the collection and analysis of data, but it is not intended to provide a definitive answer to a research question.

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research method?

  1. Survey research.

  2. Experimental research.

  3. Case study research.

  4. Ethnographic research.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Survey research is a quantitative research method that involves collecting data from a large number of participants using questionnaires or surveys.

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in a research study?

  1. To identify gaps in the existing knowledge.

  2. To provide a comprehensive overview of the research topic.

  3. To evaluate the quality of previous research studies.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A literature review serves multiple purposes, including identifying gaps in the existing knowledge, providing a comprehensive overview of the research topic, and evaluating the quality of previous research studies.

Which of the following is a key ethical principle in research involving human participants?

  1. Informed consent.

  2. Confidentiality.

  3. Protection from harm.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Informed consent, confidentiality, and protection from harm are all key ethical principles in research involving human participants.

What is the purpose of a research design?

  1. To outline the steps involved in conducting a research study.

  2. To specify the methods and procedures for collecting and analyzing data.

  3. To ensure that the research study is conducted in a valid and reliable manner.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A research design serves multiple purposes, including outlining the steps involved in conducting a research study, specifying the methods and procedures for collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring that the research study is conducted in a valid and reliable manner.

Which of the following is a type of experimental design?

  1. Between-subjects design.

  2. Within-subjects design.

  3. Matched-pairs design.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Between-subjects design, within-subjects design, and matched-pairs design are all types of experimental designs.

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

  1. To provide a comparison group for the experimental group.

  2. To ensure that the results of the experiment are not due to chance.

  3. To control for extraneous variables that may affect the results of the experiment.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A control group serves multiple purposes, including providing a comparison group for the experimental group, ensuring that the results of the experiment are not due to chance, and controlling for extraneous variables that may affect the results of the experiment.

Which of the following is a type of data analysis method?

  1. Descriptive statistics.

  2. Inferential statistics.

  3. Regression analysis.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and regression analysis are all types of data analysis methods.

What is the purpose of a research report?

  1. To communicate the findings of a research study.

  2. To provide a detailed account of the research methods and procedures.

  3. To discuss the implications of the research findings.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A research report serves multiple purposes, including communicating the findings of a research study, providing a detailed account of the research methods and procedures, and discussing the implications of the research findings.

Which of the following is a type of research bias?

  1. Selection bias.

  2. Confounding bias.

  3. Measurement bias.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Selection bias, confounding bias, and measurement bias are all types of research bias.

What is the purpose of a pilot study?

  1. To test the feasibility of a research study.

  2. To identify potential problems with the research methods and procedures.

  3. To collect preliminary data for the main study.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A pilot study serves multiple purposes, including testing the feasibility of a research study, identifying potential problems with the research methods and procedures, and collecting preliminary data for the main study.

Which of the following is a type of qualitative research method?

  1. Interview research.

  2. Focus group research.

  3. Case study research.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interview research, focus group research, and case study research are all types of qualitative research methods.

What is the purpose of a meta-analysis?

  1. To combine the results of multiple studies on a similar topic.

  2. To provide a more precise estimate of the effect size.

  3. To identify factors that moderate or mediate the effect size.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A meta-analysis serves multiple purposes, including combining the results of multiple studies on a similar topic, providing a more precise estimate of the effect size, and identifying factors that moderate or mediate the effect size.

Which of the following is a type of research design that involves randomly assigning participants to different groups?

  1. Experimental design.

  2. Quasi-experimental design.

  3. Non-experimental design.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An experimental design is a type of research design that involves randomly assigning participants to different groups, ensuring that the groups are equivalent in all other respects.

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