Quantitative Research
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Relies on the collection and analysis of [blank] data to describe, explain, or predict
Numerical
In what kind of settings does qualitative research occur?
Natural (or classrooms, real world, etc).
What is "mode"?
the score obtained the most by participants; most frequently occurring score in data set
What is a word, or a short phrase, that captures important information to help you understand/answer the research question?
code
True/False:
Educational research is simply gathering information important for teachers.
False.
You want to collect data that helps you answer research questions inspired by a problem/need.
True/False:
The purpose is narrow and specific, focusing only on a few measurable variables
True
What is another word for "pattern" that emerges from your data?
Theme
What is the difference between the highest and lowest score
Range
True/False:
When writing your observations, keep your observations and thoughts on what you're seeing in the same place.
False:
You want to separate your thoughts from what you're observing in an effort to reduce bias.
True/False:
Educational Research is not conclusive.
True
List 2 instruments used in quantitative data collection.
Surveys, inventories, tests, Likert scales, etc.
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Concerned with understanding [blank] and [blank] things occur they way they do.
What is the average distance of all the scores from the mean and is appropriate for variable measured on interval scales.
Variance
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Use [blank] observation tools to provide some flexibility but enough guidance to keep you focused on observations that will help you answer research questions.
semistructured
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In research studies, students (under 18) need to provide [blank] to participate in the study.
assent
If you are gathering student test score data, what type of scale are you using?
A. Interval B. Ordinal C. Nominal
Interval
List 3 instruments used to collect data in qualitative studies.
observations, interviews, and looking at records and artifacts that generate narrative data
What is the best measure of central tendency for ORDINAL levels of measurement (e.g., class rank)
Median
What kind of analysis is this:
As you read over your data (multiple times), you search for words or phrases that help address the research questions and that are repeated throughout your data to synthesize the data into generalizations or general principles
Inductive Analysis
Regarding participants' rights to privacy, what is the minimum requirement?
Confidentiality
What should guide your data collection and analysis?
Research questions
What should guide your data collection and analysis?
If you are looking at growth in a single group of students (pre/post), what kind of t-test would you use?
A. an independent samples t-test to compare means (called paired t-test in Excel)
B. a paired samples t-test to compare means.
C. an ANOVA (analysis of variance) to compare means.
A. an independent samples t-test to compare means (called paired t-test in Excel)
List 2 ways to increase the Trustworthiness of Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis.
1. Use a variety of instruments, methods, and sources to collect data
2. Take thorough notes of your observations in a systematic way
3. Use peer debriefing and external checks to verify your process and findings
4. Conduct member checks
What is the process of relating multiple sources of data to establish their trustworthiness or verify the consistency of the facts while trying to account for their inherent biases?
triangulation