Research Aptitude

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What are research tools?

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Instruments used to collect information for performance assessments, self-evaluations, and external evaluations.

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What is the definition of a research tool?

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A testing device for measuring a given event, such as a questionnaire, interview, or checklist.

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What principles should be followed when constructing a research tool?

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Questions must be concise, complete, and definite, with a psychological order.

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What are the major categories of research tools in education?

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Inquiry forms, Observation, Interview, Sociometry, and Psychological Tests.

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What are examples of inquiry forms?

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Questionnaire, Checklist, Scorecard, Schedule, Rating Scale, Opinionnaire, Attitude Scale.

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What is a rating scale?

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A device used to quantify judgments or opinions on a scale of values, often for assessing quality.

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What are the three major approaches to obtaining ratings?

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Paired comparison, Ranking, and Rating scales.

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What is the purpose of a rating scale?

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To measure teacher performance, personality traits, school appraisal, and other qualitative aspects.

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What is the ‘halo error’ in rating scales?

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When a rater’s judgment of one aspect is influenced by another unrelated aspect.

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What is an attitude scale?

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A tool designed to measure the attitude of subjects toward issues, institutions, or groups.

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What are the characteristics of a good attitude scale?

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Quantitative, unidimensional, uses a five-point scale, and disguises the attitude object.

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What are the two popular methods for measuring attitudes indirectly?

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Thurstone Technique and Likert’s method of summated ratings.

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How does the Thurstone Technique work?

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Judges sort statements into 11 piles based on favorability, and median values determine scores.

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What is the Likert scale?

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A five-point rating scale indicating strength of approval/disapproval, with scores from 1 to 5.

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What is a limitation of attitude scales?

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Respondents may express socially acceptable opinions rather than their real attitudes.

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What is a questionnaire?

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A form distributed to secure responses to questions, filled out by respondents themselves.

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What are the types of questionnaires?

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Structured vs. Unstructured, Closed vs. Open, Fact vs. Opinion.

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What is a structured questionnaire?

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Contains definite, concrete, and directed questions.

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What is an open-ended questionnaire?

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Allows respondents to answer in their own words without predefined options.

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What are the characteristics of a good questionnaire?

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Short, comprehensive, attractive, clear directions, and avoids double negatives.

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What is an interview?

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A two-way method allowing exchange of ideas and information between interviewer and interviewee.

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What are the advantages of interviews?

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Probing causal factors, flexibility, judging sincerity, and handling delicate topics.

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How does an interview differ from a questionnaire?

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Interviews involve direct, face-to-face interaction, while questionnaires are indirect.

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What is a checklist?

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A job aid used to ensure consistency and completeness in carrying out a task.

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What are the uses of checklists in education?

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Collecting facts, recording behavior, appraising schools, and rating personality.

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What is a research article?

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An article published in a peer-reviewed journal, including methods, results, and findings.

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What is a symposium?

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A formal meeting where specialists deliver short speeches and answer questions on a topic.

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What is a colloquium?

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An academic meeting for specialists to present and discuss topics with a well-educated audience.

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What is a conference?

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A meeting where people discuss topics, featuring keynotes, presentations, and break-out sessions.

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What are webinars?

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Online presentations involving audio and video, delivered via the Internet or phone.

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What is a seminar?

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A formal presentation by experts to a small, technically versed audience, with active participation.

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What is the origin of the word 'seminar'?

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From the Latin 'seminarium,' meaning seed plot.

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What is a workshop?

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A smaller, more intense event where participants practice skills under instructor guidance.

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What is the purpose of a workshop?

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To provide hands-on experience and tools to address specific challenges.

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What is the 'generosity error' in rating scales?

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When raters give undeserved high ratings to avoid criticism.

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What is the 'error of central tendency'?

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When raters avoid extremes and rate most items as average.

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What is the 'stringency error'?

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When raters are overly strict and rate all individuals low.

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What is the 'logical error' in rating scales?

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When terms are misunderstood, leading to incorrect ratings.

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What is the Thurstone Technique also known as?

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The technique of equal appearing intervals.

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How are Likert scale responses scored for favorable statements?

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From 5 (strongly agree) to 1 (strongly disagree).

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How are Likert scale responses scored for unfavorable statements?

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From 1 (strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree).

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What is an example of a Likert scale question?

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A statement like 'Scale Need is a worthwhile feature,' with options from strongly disagree to strongly agree.

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What is a fact questionnaire?

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A questionnaire where respondents provide factual information without opinions.

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What is an opinion questionnaire?

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A questionnaire where respondents include their attitudes or opinions about facts.

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What is a closed-form questionnaire?

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Questions with predefined responses like yes/no or multiple-choice options.

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What is an unstructured questionnaire?

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Often used in interviews, with partially completed or open-ended questions.

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What is the advantage of interviews over questionnaires?

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They allow for probing, flexibility, and handling of confidential topics.

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What is the disadvantage of questionnaires compared to interviews?

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Respondents may hesitate to write sensitive or detailed answers.

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What is the purpose of sociometry in research?

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To measure social relationships and group dynamics.

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What are psychological tests examples?

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Achievement tests, aptitude tests, intelligence tests, and interest inventories.

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What is an achievement test?

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A test measuring knowledge or skills acquired in a specific subject.

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What is an aptitude test?

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A test assessing a person's potential to learn or perform specific tasks.

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What is an intelligence test?

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A test designed to measure cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills.

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What is an interest inventory?

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A tool assessing a person's preferences or interests in various activities.

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What is a personality measure?

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A tool evaluating traits like anxiety, stress, or emotional intelligence.

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What is the purpose of a scorecard in research?

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To record and evaluate performance or outcomes systematically.

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What is an opinionnaire?

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A tool for collecting opinions or attitudes on specific topics.

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What is the role of observation in research?

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To systematically watch and record behaviors or events as they occur.

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What is the difference between a seminar and a workshop?

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Seminars are presentations with audience participation, while workshops are hands-on practice sessions.

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What is a teleseminar?

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A seminar delivered via conference call or the Internet.

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What is the focus of a colloquium?

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Targeted at a well-educated but non-specialized audience.

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What is the main feature of a conference?

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Keynotes, presentations, and break-out sessions for discussion.

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What is the benefit of using checklists?

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Reduces human error by ensuring consistency and completeness.