1Which type of research does not have a hypothesis and instead of more interesting in discovery and understanding of phenomena?
- quantitaive
- qualitative
- basic
- applied
2A nonrandomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of adaptive seating for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) would be classified as what type of research?
- experimental
- nonexperimental
- qualitative
- basic
3A study finds that the prevalence of learning disabilities is approximately 10%. This study is best classifed as
- experimental
- nonexperimental
- qualitative
- basic
4when a researcher finds that the intervention group improved significantly more than the control group, which statement below is most accurate?
- the findings prove that the intervention condition is more effective than the control condition
- there is no difference between the intervention and control condition
- the hypothesis that the intervention group will have better outcomes than the control group was supported by the findings
- clinicians can be confident that the improvement in the intervention froup is clinically significant
5A study is conducted examining the effect of use of a weighted vest on standardized test score for children with ADHD in the classroom. While taking the test, some children with ADHD wear the weighted vest and some do not. Whether the child is in the froup wearing the weighted vest of not would be considered what type of variable?
- dependent
- independent
- control
- extraneous
6Before random assignment, a study matches participants by grade and severity of ADHD symptoms. Participants are then randomly assigned to a cognitive remediation program or a wait-list control group to determine if the intervention improves classroom participation and performance. Grade and severity of symptoms are what type of variable?
- independent
- dependent
- control
- extraneous
7which study is better for determining the likelihood of depression occuring after job loss?
- experimental
- factorial
- cross sectional
- longitudinal
8which of the following is the best example of qualitative research
- learning about the daily life experience of caregivers from the caregivers perspective
- examining the efficacy of a caregiver intervention
- comparing caregivers and noncaregivers on a quality of life measure
- studying the relationship between caregiving and physical health
9all the students in a classroom receive a mindfulness intervention. Stress and test performance are the outcomes measures. This study would best be classified as
- experimental
- quasiexperimental
- pre-experimental
- qualitative
10A study is described as a 2x2 design. This means the study has
- two independent variables with two levels
- two independent variables and two dependent variables
- one independent variable with two levels and one dependent variable with two levels
- two independent variables and two control variables