MCQ EDU 14 Action research

 MCQ

EDU 14

Action Research and Research Hypothesis 

Action Research

1. What is the primary goal of action research?

    a) To generate new theoretical knowledge

    b) To solve immediate problems

    c) To conduct experiments

    d) To collect data for future studies  

   Answer: b) To solve immediate problems

2. Which of the following best describes the nature of action research?

    a) Predictive

    b) Exploratory

    c) Collaborative

    d) Descriptive  

   Answer: c) Collaborative

3. Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with action research?

    a) Cyclical process

    b) Rigid methodology

    c) Reflective inquiry

    d) Practical problem-solving  

   Answer: b) Rigid methodology

4. Action research is most suitable for which of the following fields?

    a) Natural sciences

    b) Education

    c) Literature

    d) Philosophy  

   Answer: b) Education

5. Which of the following is a step involved in action research?

    a) Hypothesis testing

    b) Problem identification

    c) Data manipulation

    d) Literature review  

   Answer: b) Problem identification

6. In the context of action research, what does "scope" refer to?

    a) The range of data sources used

    b) The extent to which research findings are applicable

    c) The theoretical framework

    d) The tools and techniques used  

   Answer: b) The extent to which research findings are applicable

7. Which of the following is a limitation of action research?

    a) It is too theoretical

    b) It is time-consuming

    c) It requires complex statistical analysis

    d) It lacks practical application  

   Answer: b) It is time-consuming

8. Action research is typically associated with which type of research methodology?

    a) Quantitative

    b) Qualitative

    c) Mixed-methods

    d) Experimental  

   Answer: b) Qualitative

9. Which step involves evaluating the effectiveness of the action taken in action research?

    a) Reflection

    b) Data collection

    c) Action planning

    d) Literature review  

   Answer: a) Reflection

10. Action research is often conducted in cycles. Which of the following is NOT a cycle in action research?

     a) Planning

     b) Acting

     c) Observing

     d) Archiving  

    Answer: d) Archiving

11. One of the main advantages of action research is:

     a) It is highly controlled

     b) It involves the participants in the process

     c) It is theory-driven

     d) It avoids real-world problems  

    Answer: b) It involves the participants in the process

12. In integrating action research practices, which of the following is a key consideration?

     a) Statistical analysis

     b) Contextual relevance

     c) Sample size

     d) Hypothesis formulation  

    Answer: b) Contextual relevance

13. Which of the following areas can benefit from integrating action research practices?

     a) Medical research

     b) Educational practices

     c) Theoretical physics

     d) Literary analysis  

    Answer: b) Educational practices

14. Which of the following best describes action research?

     a) Detached observation

     b) Participant-driven

     c) Purely quantitative

     d) Highly theoretical  

    Answer: b) Participant-driven

15. Which of the following is an essential component of action research?

     a) Statistical generalization

     b) Continuous feedback loop

     c) Longitudinal study design

     d) Controlled experimental conditions  

    Answer: b) Continuous feedback loop

Research Hypothesis

16. What is a research hypothesis?

     a) A statement that predicts the relationship between variables

     b) A theory based on past research

     c) A method for collecting data

     d) A summary of previous studies  

    Answer: a) A statement that predicts the relationship between variables

17. The relevance of a research hypothesis is primarily in:

     a) Data collection

     b) Providing direction to the research

     c) Statistical analysis

     d) Literature review  

    Answer: b) Providing direction to the research

18. Which of the following is NOT a function of a research hypothesis?*

     a) Guiding the research design

     b) Defining the research variables

     c) Predicting the outcome of the study

     d) Proving the theory  

    Answer: d) Proving the theory

19. A null hypothesis is:

     a) A statement predicting a significant relationship between variables

     b) A hypothesis that states there is no effect or relationship

     c) A hypothesis predicting a positive relationship

     d) A hypothesis predicting a negative relationship  

    Answer: b) A hypothesis that states there is no effect or relationship

20. Which form of hypothesis is phrased as a question?

     a) Null form

     b) Prediction form

     c) Question form

     d) Statement form  

    Answer: c) Question form

21. In which of the following forms can a research hypothesis be stated?

     a) Null form

     b) Prediction form

     c) Statement form

     d) All of the above  

    Answer: d) All of the above

22. Which type of hypothesis predicts the outcome of a study?

     a) Null hypothesis

     b) Alternative hypothesis

     c) Descriptive hypothesis

     d) Associative hypothesis  

    Answer: b) Alternative hypothesis

23. Which hypothesis is typically tested statistically?

     a) Research hypothesis

     b) Null hypothesis

     c) Prediction hypothesis

     d) Alternative hypothesis  

    Answer: b) Null hypothesis

24. The role of a research hypothesis in experimental research is:

     a) To provide a summary of the research findings

     b) To guide the experimental design and data collection

     c) To ensure data validity

     d) To describe the population  

    Answer: b) To guide the experimental design and data collection

25. The statement "There is no significant difference between group A and group B" is an example of:

     a) Prediction form

     b) Question form

     c) Null hypothesis

     d) Alternative hypothesis  

    Answer: c) Null hypothesis

26. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

     a) Vague and broad

     b) Specific and testable

     c) General and undefined

     d) Ambiguous and theoretical  

    Answer: b) Specific and testable

27. Which hypothesis form involves making a direct statement about the expected results?

     a) Null form

     b) Prediction form

     c) Question form

     d) Statement form  

    Answer: b) Prediction form

28. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a null hypothesis?

     a) To predict a positive outcome

     b) To provide a direction for research

     c) To serve as a basis for statistical testing

     d) To explore new research areas  

    Answer: c) To serve as a basis for statistical testing

29. In research, rejecting the null hypothesis implies:

     a) Acceptance of the null hypothesis

     b) Acceptance of the alternative hypothesis

     c) No conclusion can be drawn

     d) The research is invalid  

    Answer: b) Acceptance of the alternative hypothesis

30. The statement "If X increases, then Y will also increase" is an example of which form of hypothesis?

     a) Null form

     b) Prediction form

     c) Question form

     d) Statement form  

    Answer: b) Prediction form