Educational Research and Teacher Education

Description: This quiz covers Educational Research and Teacher Education, including theories, methods, and practices used in educational research and teacher education.
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Which research method involves collecting data through direct observation of participants in their natural settings?

  1. Survey

  2. Experiment

  3. Interview

  4. Ethnography


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethnography is a qualitative research method that involves observing and interacting with participants in their natural settings over a period of time.

What is the primary goal of action research?

  1. To generate new knowledge

  2. To solve a specific problem

  3. To test a hypothesis

  4. To evaluate a program


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Action research is a type of research that is conducted by practitioners to solve a specific problem in their own practice.

Which of the following is NOT a type of validity in educational research?

  1. Internal validity

  2. External validity

  3. Construct validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Face validity is not a type of validity in educational research. It refers to the extent to which a research instrument appears to measure what it is intended to measure.

What is the purpose of a literature review in educational research?

  1. To identify gaps in the research

  2. To summarize existing research findings

  3. To develop a theoretical framework

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A literature review in educational research serves multiple purposes, including identifying gaps in the research, summarizing existing research findings, and developing a theoretical framework.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of data analysis method used in educational research?

  1. Descriptive statistics

  2. Inferential statistics

  3. Qualitative analysis

  4. Meta-analysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meta-analysis is not a common type of data analysis method used in educational research. It is a statistical technique used to combine the results of multiple studies.

What is the role of theory in educational research?

  1. To guide the research process

  2. To explain research findings

  3. To generate hypotheses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theory plays a crucial role in educational research by guiding the research process, explaining research findings, and generating hypotheses.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of research design used in educational research?

  1. Experimental design

  2. Quasi-experimental design

  3. Correlational design

  4. Narrative design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narrative design is not a common type of research design used in educational research. It is a qualitative research design that involves collecting and analyzing stories and experiences.

What is the purpose of a research proposal in educational research?

  1. To obtain funding for the research

  2. To outline the research plan

  3. To gain approval from an institutional review board

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A research proposal in educational research serves multiple purposes, including obtaining funding for the research, outlining the research plan, and gaining approval from an institutional review board.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of research method used in educational research?

  1. Survey

  2. Interview

  3. Focus group

  4. Action research


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Action research is not a common type of research method used in educational research. It is a type of research that is conducted by practitioners to solve a specific problem in their own practice.

What is the role of ethics in educational research?

  1. To protect the rights of participants

  2. To ensure the validity of the research

  3. To maintain the confidentiality of data

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethics plays a crucial role in educational research by protecting the rights of participants, ensuring the validity of the research, and maintaining the confidentiality of data.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of data collection method used in educational research?

  1. Questionnaire

  2. Interview

  3. Observation

  4. Experiment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experiment is not a common type of data collection method used in educational research. It is a type of research design that involves manipulating variables to determine their effects on outcomes.

What is the purpose of a research report in educational research?

  1. To communicate research findings

  2. To document the research process

  3. To provide recommendations for practice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A research report in educational research serves multiple purposes, including communicating research findings, documenting the research process, and providing recommendations for practice.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of research question used in educational research?

  1. Descriptive question

  2. Comparative question

  3. Evaluative question

  4. Action research question


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Action research question is not a common type of research question used in educational research. It is a type of research question that is used in action research, which is a type of research that is conducted by practitioners to solve a specific problem in their own practice.

What is the role of the researcher in educational research?

  1. To design the research study

  2. To collect and analyze data

  3. To interpret research findings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The researcher plays a crucial role in educational research by designing the research study, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting research findings.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of research bias in educational research?

  1. Selection bias

  2. Measurement bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Publication bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Publication bias is not a common type of research bias in educational research. It is a type of bias that occurs when research findings are more likely to be published if they are positive or significant.

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