A researcher may choose to use open-ended rather than closed questions in a questionnaire when the
a. number in the sample is large.
b. researcher is collecting factual information.
c. researcher wants to identify the possible alternative responses to use later in closed questions.
d. researcher is collecting descriptive data.
C
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a. provision b. productivity c. work quality d. participation
Which of the following research questions best fits the convergent parallel design?
a. Is the instrument we develop in the second phase (as a result of exploring in the first phase) a better instrument that those available to measure the variables? b. How do the quantitative and qualitative databases compare and present consistent findings or diverge and show contradictory findings? c. How does the qualitative follow up data help us to better understand the quantitative first phase results? d. How can the social issue be better addressed using results from both quantitative and qualitative findings?"
According to Brown's guidelines for calculating a child's MLU, compound words such as birthday initially
a. should be counted as two morphemes b. should be counted as a single morpheme c. should be disregarded for purposes of determining MLU d. should be weighted according to a formula based on the child's age
Brenda is in a political science class. She is overwhelmed because she has difficulty understanding some of the major essays that have shaped modern political science. For an upcoming test, she must understand the underpinnings of historical societal structures in order to demonstrate how these structures relate to formal modern-day government structures. Which set of memory strategies will prove most useful in helping her do well on her test?
A. Brenda should ask questions in class and use outside resources to more fully understand the information. Then she should create a mind map to show connections among historical societal structures and modern-day government structures. B. Brenda should chunk the information in each essay into smaller parts and schedule short study sessions that are free from distractions. C. Brenda should take the time to understand the basic theories by asking questions in class and by using other resources. She should then make note cards and recite the information to remember the concepts. D. Brenda should read the essays and be sure to listen in class so she can more fully understand them. Then she should create a series of mnemonic devices to help her remember the information.