Educational Research Planning Conducting and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research 5th Ed

For each question below, circle the correct or best answer.
1. Which of the following represents an example of a summed score in quantitative data analysis?
1. A score is calculated for each question on the instrument.
2. A score is calculated for several questions on the instrument.
3. A score is calculated summarizing differences in two scores.
4. A score is based on a summed score for all individuals.
2. From the statements below, select the best guideline to use for selecting a statistical program for
your quantitative data analysis.
1. The program is the recommendation of another student.
2. The program has an app available for a mobile device or tablet.
3. The program is produced as an open source software.
4. The program has thorough documentation for procedures.
3. When inspecting data, we examine the database for scores that are
1. outside of the mean.
2. outside of the median.
3. outside of the accepted range.
4. outside of the standard deviation.
4. When inputting data into a computer program for data analysis, “values” are:
1. the numbers associated with variables you are trying to measure.
2. the response options to variables you are trying to measure.
3. the quality of information for variables you are trying to measure.
4. the identifying number for variables you are trying to measure.