Why is it important to generate a clear, concrete research question before you begin your actual data collection?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS: A research question tells you exactly what kind of data you need to collect. If the question is not totally clear, then you may well collect the wrong data and be unable to answer the question.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The main goal in communicative problem-solving is

A) to teach participants to listen. B) to find courses of action that all are willing to try. C) to find quick solutions. D) to feel you were listened to. E) All of these answers are correct.

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All the following are reasons there is great variability in the numbers of reported students who are gifted or talented in each state EXCEPT ________.

A. the education of gifted or talented students is not mandated nor funded by IDEA B. states do not include prevalence information about these students to their federal government report about disabilities C. the definition of giftedness varies among the states D. parents and teachers are not required to report children who are gifted or talented for inclusion in prevalence numbers

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Which of the following statements is false regarding antecedents?

a. antecedents are the circumstances that exist in the environment before a behavior is exhibited b. antecedents cause behavior to occur c. antecedents serve as a cue or prompt for an individual to behave in a particular way

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