Reporting Educational research MCQs

Reporting Educational research MCQs

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1: Which of the following variables are nominal .

A.   Age

B.   Gender

C.   Height

D.   Race

2: A café owner decided to calculate how much revenue he gained from lattes each month. What type of variable would the amount of revenue gained from lattes be?

A.   Continuous

B.   Categorical

C.   Discrete

D.   Nominal

3: A café owner wanted to compare how much revenue he gained from lattes across different months of the year. What type of variable is ‘month’?

A.   Dependant

B.   Interval

C.   Categorical

D.   Continuous

4: If a test is valid, what does this mean?

A.   The test will give consistent results.

B.   The test measures what it claims to measure.

C.   The test has internal consistency.

D.   The test measures a useful construct or variable.

5: When questionnaire scores predict or correspond with external measures of the same construct that the questionnaire measures it is said to have:

A.   Factorial validity

B.   Ecological validity

C.   Content validity

D.   Criterion validity

6: What is the primary purpose of reporting educational research?

A.   To increase the number of research publications

B.   To impress the academic community with complex findings

C.   To communicate research findings accurately and transparently

D.   To promote personal beliefs and biases

7: Which section of a research report provides a concise overview of the study's key findings and implications?

A.   Introduction

B.   Methodology

C.   Discussion

D.   Abstract

8: Why is it essential to use clear and concise language in research reporting?

A.   To impress readers with complex terminology

B.   To create ambiguity and confusion among readers

C.   To ensure that the research findings are easily understood by a broad audience

D.   To discourage readers from engaging with the research

9: What does the "Discussion" section of a research report typically include?

A.   A summary of the literature review

B.   An in-depth analysis of the research design

C.   Interpretation of the research findings in the context of existing knowledge

D.   The acknowledgment of financial support for the study

10: In educational research reporting, why is it crucial to disclose any conflicts of interest or funding sources?

A.   To promote the researchers' personal interests

B.   To create transparency and ensure research integrity

C.   To discourage readers from engaging with the research

D.   To highlight the researchers' affiliations

11: Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the "Literature Review" section in a research report?

A.   To list the research questions and hypotheses

B.   To present the statistical analysis of data

C.   To provide a summary of relevant prior research and establish the study's context

D.   To discuss the study's limitations and future research directions

12: What is the role of citing sources in research reporting?

A.   To avoid plagiarism by attributing others' work

B.   To increase the word count of the research report

C.   To showcase the researchers' extensive knowledge on the topic

D.   To provide evidence and support for the research findings

13: Which part of a research report typically outlines the research design, sample, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques?

A.   Introduction

B.   Methodology

C.   Results

D.   Conclusion

14: Why is it important to acknowledge and address limitations in research reporting?

A.   To criticize the research methods used

B.   To undermine the credibility of the research

C.   To demonstrate the researchers' honesty and transparency

D.   To avoid engaging with alternative perspectives

15: What is the purpose of the "Conclusion" section in a research report?

A.   To introduce the research topic to the readers

B.   To present raw data and findings without interpretation

C.   To summarize the study's key findings and implications

D.   To provide a detailed overview of the research design