How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e

Jack R. Fraenkel, San Francisco State University
Norman E. Wallen, San Francisco State University

Causal-Comparative Research

True/False


1	Causal-comparative research, like correlational research, seeks to identify associations among variables.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


2	There are three types of causal-comparative research (exploration of effects, exploration of causes, exploration of consequences).
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	The most commonly used inference test in causal-comparative studies is the chi square.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	A characteristic of causal-comparative research that distinguishes it from experimental research is that in causal-comparative research existing groups are studied.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	Counterbalancing the groups is a method for controlling the subject characteristics threat in causal-comparative research.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


6	The main strength of causal-comparative research is in demonstrating cause and effect.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


7	The primary threat to internal validity in causal-comparative studies is subject characteristics.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	The first step in causal-comparative research is to formulate the problem by identifying and defining the particular phenomena of interest, and then consider possible causes for or consequences of these phenomena.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	Allowing for exploration of causes of group membership is one weakness in causal-comparative research.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


10	One strategy that can greatly reduce the threats to internal validity is replicating the causal-comparative study.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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