Which of the following is a strength of quantitative research?
a. It is a strong method for testing hypotheses that are constructed before the data are collected
b. It is the only method that can determine ideographic causation
c. It is the best method for describing in rich detail phenomena as they are situated and embedded in local contexts
d. Findings might be too abstract and general for application to unique situations
Ans: a
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Identify the common weakness of research proposals that is illustrated in each of the following statements or questions. The study comparing the effectiveness of two methods of teaching reading did not look at the influence of students' gender or their verbal aptitude on achievement
a. The problem lacks practical or theoretical significance. b. The hypothesis or question is too broadly stated. c. The procedures are lacking in detail. d. Relevant variables are not considered. e. The design is not appropriate for answering the research question.
In contrast to Piaget, Vygotsky concluded that
a. peer interactions do more to stimulate cognitive development than do interactions with adults. b. children benefit greatly from information handed down to them by those who are more cognitively advanced. c. children are passive learners who benefit most from rote memorization exercises. d. cognitive development arises primarily from attempts to overcome cognitive disequilibrium.
Breaking down the total variance is referred to as?
A. Parting B. Partitioning C. Partition walls D. Piecing
Which of the following least closely relates to a principle of cognitive learning theory?
a. Learners construct understanding more effectively if they are involved in social interaction. b. Learners construct understanding based on their existing understanding. c. Learners construct understanding based upon teachers' knowledge. d. Learners construct understanding that makes sense to them.