Quiz: Action Research, Mixed Methods, and
Evaluation Research
Flag question: Question 1
Question 13pts
The research methods used in evaluation projects are determined by the:
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questions being asked.
available data.
service delivery process.
size of the program.
Flag question: Question 2
Question 23pts
Evaluability assessments often rely on _____ methods.
Group of answer choices
qualitative
mixed
quantitative
observation
Flag question: Question 3
Question 30pts
Which statement is NOT characteristic of educational research approaches?
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Researcher expertise is emphasized.
Program theory is derived from educational theory.
The views of stakeholders are given significant weight.
Researchers maintain autonomy in order to develop unbiased evaluation.
Flag question: Question 4
Question 43pts
Analysis of the extent to which a program actually works is called:
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cost-benefit analysis.
efficiency analysis.
impact evaluation.
process evaluation.
Flag question: Question 5
Question 53pts
Complex programs such as Head Start are typically evaluated through:
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process evaluation.
needs assessment.
evaluability assessment.
efficiency analysis.
Flag question: Question 6
Question 60pts
There are three primary types of program evaluation.
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True
False
Flag question: Question 7
Question 73pts
A significant contribution of qualitative methods involves finding out what is inside the
black box.
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True
False
Flag question: Question 8
Question 83pts
A summative evaluation is synonymous with impact evaluation.
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True
False
Flag question: Question 9
Question 93pts
A standardized measure that captures the association between the independent and
dependent variable across multiple studies is called the:
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effect size.
variation.
associative variable.
amalgamation.
Flag question: Question 10
Question 103pts
Which type of design is most appropriate for examining treatment effects?
Group of answer choices
Comparative
Historical
Experimental
Qualitative
Flag question: Question 11
Question 113pts
When would the generalizability of a historical method likely be enhanced?
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When all measures examine the same concept.
When the same methods study multiple eras.
When the sample is representative.
When several methods are used.
Flag question: Question 12
Question 123pts
Fink (1998) outlined seven criteria for evaluating:
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meta-analytic studies.
macro-level analysis.
mixed method design.
factorial surveys.
Flag question: Question 13
Question 133pts
In a meta-analysis,!the _____statistics is needed to capture the association between the
independent and dependent variables across studies.
Group of answer choices
variability
effect size
correlation coefficient
beta
Flag question: Question 14
Question 143pts
Carolyn Needleman's (1981) study of how probation officers screened cases in a New
York juvenile court emphasized the importance of mixed methods. What was her
surprising finding?
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Officers kept no records of their disposition decisions.
Officers decided how to handle a case and then created a record to justify their
decision.
Officers were more lenient to minority boys.
Officers sent the juveniles directly to court in all instances.
Flag question: Question 15
Question 153pts
A well-designed empirical quantitative study does not benefit from qualitative methods.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Flag question: Question 16
Question 163pts
Mixed methods approach allows a researcher to use unique strengths of each approach
when at different stages of the research process.
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True
False
Flag question: Question 17
Question 173pts
In order to collect student work samples for research purposes, teacher researchers
must:
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gain informed consent from the student and principal.
obtain a consent form from the parent/guardian and assent form from student.
discuss the study with both student and parent/guardian.
do nothing further because written samples of minors do not require any type of
disclosure.
Flag question: Question 18
Question 180pts
Which aspect of validity involves conscious, critical self-awareness by individuals and
teams about their own pre-conceptions, biases, and assumptions both before the
research begins and as it unfolds?
Group of answer choices
Triangulation
Reflexivity
Meditative practice
Progressive observation
Flag question: Question 19
Question 193pts
Teacher research is typically disseminated at what level?
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Local
Organizational
National
Academic
Flag question: Question 20
Question 203pts
Which concept is at the heart of the Caro-Bruce et al. (2009) study on the Madison
Metropolitan School District?
Group of answer choices
Reflective practice
Triangulation
Reflexivity
Tolerance
Flag question: Question 21
Question 213pts
Which one of the individuals listed below was an educator who believed that professional
education meant that teachers were committed to systematic questioning of their own
practice?
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John Dewey
Lawrence Stenhouse
Donald Schon
Michael Wood
Flag question: Question 22
Question 223pts
According to Cochran-Smith and Lytle's typology, journals fall into which category?
Group of answer choices
Abstract
Interpretive
Empirical
Rhetorical
Flag question: Question 23
Question 233pts
According to the text, Joseph Kelly's researcher role conflicted with his teaching role.
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True
False
Flag question: Question 24
Question 243pts
The use of multiple data sources is an important guarantor of validity in teacher
research.
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True
False
Flag question: Question 25
Question 253pts
The cyclical process is the essence of teacher research.
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True
False
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