Experimental research, in contrast with nonexperimental research, focuses on

Experimental research, in contrast with nonexperimental research, focuses on
 
  a. cause-and-effect relationships. c. prediction of phenomena.
  b. descriptions of phenomena. d. naturalistic inquiry into relationships.

Ques. 2

A teacher designed a study to investigate the effect of using computer exercises to teach second grade math concepts. This research could be described as
 
  a. basic, experimental, and qualitative. c. basic, nonexperimental, and quantitative.
  b. applied, experimental, and quantitative. d. applied, nonexperimental, and qualitative.

Ques. 3

Which of the following illustrates an operational definition?
 
  a. Creativity defined as ratings of drawing by three professors of art education
  b. Achievement defined as scores obtained on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills
  c. Creativity defined as divergent thinking
  d. Math anxiety defined as scores on a math anxiety scale
  e. a, b, and d