Chapter 1 pt. 2

Question 1

research study that explores possible associations among two or more variables

Answer 1

Correlational Studies

Question 2

extent to which two variables are associated, such that when one variable increases, the other either increases or decreases somewhat predictably

Answer 2

correlation

Question 3

Correlation does not indicate __________

Answer 3

causation

Question 4

experimental studies involves both:
1.
2.

Answer 4

(1) the manipulation of one variable to determine its possible effect on another variable and
(2) control of additional variables that might potentially have an impact on the outcome; allows conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships

Question 5

Correlational studies don’t enable?

Answer 5

conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships

Question 6

In a good experiment a researcher separates and controls _________

Answer 6

variables

Question 7

group of people in a research study who are given a particular experimental intervention

Answer 7

treatment groups

Question 8

group of people in a research study who are given either no intervention or a placebo treatment that is unlikely to have an effect on the dependent variable

Answer 8

control group

Question 9

research study that involves the manipulation of one variable to determine its possible effect on another variable, but without total control of additional variables that might have an impact on the outcome

Answer 9

quasi-experimental study

Question 10

Experimental or Quasi-Experimental Study:
they don’t control for all potentially influential variables and can’t completely rule out alternative explanations for the results they obtain

Answer 10

Quasi-Experimental Study

Question 11

Qualitative Research, doesn’t enable either __________ or _________ about cause-and-effect

Answer 11

predictions

conclusions

Question 12

Qualitative Research, doesn’t enable either predictions or conclusions about _______-____-______

Answer 12

cause-and-effect

Question 13

Qualitative Research is often used to explore the complex nature of ______ _________ in _______ settings

Answer 13

human behavior

social

Question 14

Qualitative data is essentially __________ in nature

Answer 14

descriptive

Question 15

A qualitative study tells us _____ things are rather than what _______ them

Answer 15

how

causes

Question 16

When you conduct research always ask what?

Answer 16

(1) have the researchers separated and controlled variables that might influence the outcome
(2) have they ruled our there possible explanations for their results

Question 17

When conducting research ______ and be ________

Answer 17

think

critical

Question 18

integrated set of concepts and principles developed to explain a phenomenon

Answer 18

theory

Question 19

Theories help us both to _______ and ______ human behavior

Answer 19

explain

predict

Question 20

Theories help us both to explain and predict _______ _________

Answer 20

human behavior

Question 21

research conducted by teachers and other school personnel to address issues and problems in their own schools or classrooms

Answer 21

action research

Question 22

What are the steps in action research?

Answer 22

1. Identify an area of focus
2. collect data
3. analyze and interpret the data
4. develop an action plan

Question 23

knowledge about effective methods of teaching a specific topic or content area

Answer 23

pedagogical content knowledge

Question 24

When educating anywhere, you should learn as much as you can about the _________ of the community in which you are working

Answer 24

cultue(s)

Question 25

Teachers should continually partake in _________ _______

Answer 25

reflective teaching

Question 26

regular, ongoing examination and critique of one’s assumptions and instructional strategies, and revision of them as necessary to enhance students’ learning and development

Answer 26

reflective teaching

Question 27

Teachers should ___________ and ___________ with colleagues

Answer 27

communicate

collaborate

Question 28

Teachers should have _____-_________

Answer 28

self-efficacy

Question 29

belief that one is capable of executing certain behaviors or reaching certain goals

Answer 29

self-efficacy

Question 30

What are some strategies for studying and learning effectively?

Answer 30

(1) relate what you need to your existing knowledge and prior experiences
(2) actively consider how some new information might contradict your existing beliefs
(3) tie abstract concepts and principles to concrete examples
(4) elaborate on what you read, going beyond it and adding to it
(5) periodically check yourself to make sure you remember and understand what you have read

Question 31

Why are theories important?

Answer 31

(1) they can serve as a foundation for how we teach
(2) the more a theory is tested the more it can be validated or unvalidated
(3) it helps us explain a phenomena
(4) help facilitate better learning