Midterm Review Quiz 4

When we say that research is empirical, me mean that the researcher Select one: a. collects data on which to base decisions b. solves the problems through rationalization c. controls all extraneous variables d. finds positive support for the research hypothesis e. finds no support for the research question

a. collects data on which to base decisions

The extent to which the results of a study can be attributed to the treatments used in the study is the definition of what kind of validity? Select one: a. criterion b. internal c. content d. external e. none of the above

b. internal

Compared to applied research, basic research Select one: a. is of more immediate value to the practitioner b. is done in the "real world" such as the classroom c. usually offers more control, such as in a laboratory d. questions cannot be easily answered e. none of the above

c. usually offers more control, such as in a laboratory

A researcher conducts a study on the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) by comparing classes that used this method with classes that do not. The researcher expects the CAI classes to show higher gains in achievement. This expectation is Select one: a. the dependent variable b. the independent variable c. a paradigm d. a hypothesis e. none of the above

d. a hypothesis

The generalizability of the results pertains to what kind of validity? Select one: external internal construct logical none of the above

external