Refer to Exhibit 3-2. What is the vocabulary level of the reading books used in the middle schools of the United States? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should
a. avoid trivial questions.
b. strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
c. avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.
d. none has been violated
Ques. 2Refer to Exhibit 3-2. Are parents to be blamed for their children's dropping out of school? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should
a. avoid trivial questions.
b. strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
c. avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.
d. none has been violated
Ques. 3Refer to Exhibit 3-2. Is there a relationship between the graduation rate of high schools and the school size? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should
a. avoid trivial questions.
b. strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
c. avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.
d. none has been violated
Ques. 4Refer to Exhibit 3-2. Is it desirable to have counseling programs for at-risk students? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should
a. avoid trivial questions.
b. strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
c. avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.
d. none has been violated
Ques. 5Refer to Exhibit 3-2. What is the relationship between academic self-concept and persisting in school? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should
a. avoid trivial questions.
b. strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
c. avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.
d. none has been violated
Ques. 6Refer to Exhibit 3-2. Is it right to separate at-risk students from other students in high school? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should
a. avoid trivial questions.
b. strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
c. avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.
d. none has been violated
Ques. 7Refer to Exhibit 3-2. What is the average height of high school dropouts in the state of Michigan? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should
a. avoid trivial questions.
b. strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
c. avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.
d. none has been violated
Ques. 8An important criterion for evaluating a research problem is whether or not it will
a. be of interest to individuals outside one's profession.
b. satisfy the researcher's own curiosity.
c. prove the researcher's opinion on the relationship between variables under investigation.
d. make a contribution to the body of organized knowledge in one's field of specialization.