Classify each of the following brief descriptions of research by the research method utilized. Some may be used more tha
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Classify each of the following brief descriptions of research by
the research method utilized. Some may be used more than once;
others will not be used at all.
A. Descriptive Causal-comparative
B. Descriptive Correlational
C. Descriptive Survey
D. Single Subject
E. Experimental
F. Historical
G. Quasi-experimental
H. Quasi-Correlational
1. ____ In comparing kindergarten students attending school A
with School B, the researcher manipulates at least one variable and
observes the effect on one or more dependent variables.
2. ____ The researcher collects data on an injury form or
interview in order to test a hypothesis or to answer questions
concerning the current status of the subject of study.
3. ____ The researcher observes the effect of one or more
dependent variables of the categorical independent variable which
cannot be “manipulated”.
4. ____ Predicting of success in physics based on a physics
aptitude test.
5. ____ Reading achievement of males versus females
6. ___ Comparative effectiveness of positive versus negative
reinforcement with respect to absenteeism of children randomly
assigned to classrooms.
7. ___ A comparison of the effects of three dosage levels of
Ritalin on the behavior of hyperactive children in 3 randomly
constituted general education classes.
8. ___ Effectiveness of daily homework with respect to
achievement in Algebra 1. Six classes at Lincoln HS are given daily
homework; six classes at Adams HS are not given daily homework.
9. __ Relationship of socio-economic status to self-concept.
the research method utilized. Some may be used more than once;
others will not be used at all.
A. Descriptive Causal-comparative
B. Descriptive Correlational
C. Descriptive Survey
D. Single Subject
E. Experimental
F. Historical
G. Quasi-experimental
H. Quasi-Correlational
1. ____ In comparing kindergarten students attending school A
with School B, the researcher manipulates at least one variable and
observes the effect on one or more dependent variables.
2. ____ The researcher collects data on an injury form or
interview in order to test a hypothesis or to answer questions
concerning the current status of the subject of study.
3. ____ The researcher observes the effect of one or more
dependent variables of the categorical independent variable which
cannot be “manipulated”.
4. ____ Predicting of success in physics based on a physics
aptitude test.
5. ____ Reading achievement of males versus females
6. ___ Comparative effectiveness of positive versus negative
reinforcement with respect to absenteeism of children randomly
assigned to classrooms.
7. ___ A comparison of the effects of three dosage levels of
Ritalin on the behavior of hyperactive children in 3 randomly
constituted general education classes.
8. ___ Effectiveness of daily homework with respect to
achievement in Algebra 1. Six classes at Lincoln HS are given daily
homework; six classes at Adams HS are not given daily homework.
9. __ Relationship of socio-economic status to self-concept.