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How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e
Jack R. Fraenkel, San Francisco State University
Norman E. Wallen, San Francisco State University
The Research Problem
True/False
1
The essential characteristic of a researchable question is that there is a hypothesis.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
2
The term "relationship," as used in research, refers to the connection or association between characteristics.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
3
It is unusual to state a research problem as a question.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
4
Ethical consideration is not an essential characteristic of a good research question.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
5
A constitutive definition uses additional terms to clarify meaning.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
6
In order for a question to qualify as a research question, the researcher must be able to propose several answers to the question that are equally acceptable.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
7
An operational definition describes how examples of the term are to be measured or identified.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
8
Four essential characteristics good research questions have are that they are feasible, clear, significant, and ethical.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
9
A research problem is the focus of a research investigation.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
10
Research questions always suggest a relationship to be investigated.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
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