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This document appears to be a research template or assignment for a class. It contains 10 multiple choice or short answer questions about scientific inquiry, the roles of theory, inductive vs deductive reasoning, and research methodology. The questions cover topics like the use of different sources of knowledge in scientific examples, the role of theory, evaluating deductive and inductive arguments, characteristics of useful theories, and identifying appropriate research methods for given topics.

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Research Template 1

This document appears to be a research template or assignment for a class. It contains 10 multiple choice or short answer questions about scientific inquiry, the roles of theory, inductive vs deductive reasoning, and research methodology. The questions cover topics like the use of different sources of knowledge in scientific examples, the role of theory, evaluating deductive and inductive arguments, characteristics of useful theories, and identifying appropriate research methods for given topics.

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NAME:_____________________________ PROGRAM:____________________________
DATE:_____________________________ SCORE:_______________________________

RESEARCH TEMPLATE 1
ED702/SCIED702/ED802

1. Identify the source of knowledge—deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, or the scientific


approach—most prominently used in the following examples:
_______________a. After extensive observation of reactions, Lavoisier concluded that
combustion is a process in which a burning substance combines with oxygen. His work was
the death blow to the old phlogiston theory of burning.
_______________b. Dalton, after much reflection, concluded that matter must consist of
small particles called atoms. His early assumptions became the basis for the atomic theory.
_______________c. Later scientists took Dalton’s assumptions, made deductions from them,
and proceeded to gather data that confirmed these assumptions. They found support for the
atomic theory.
_______________d. Knowing that radioactive substances constantly give off particles of
energy without apparently reducing their mass, Einstein developed the formula E = mc 2 for
converting matter into energy.
_______________e. Accepting Einstein’s theory, Fermi carried on experimentation that
resulted in splitting the atom.
_______________f. After studying reinforcement theory, a teacher hypothesizes that using a
tutorial computer program will lead to superior achievement in arithmetic. She devises a study
in which the tutorial is used with two sixth-grade classes, whereas conventional materials are
used with two other sixth-grade classes.

2. What is the role of theory in scientific inquiry?


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3. What is the difference between an inductive theory and a deductive theory?
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4. Give examples of the use of authority and experience as sources of knowledge.
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5. Evaluate the following deductive arguments:
_______________a. All graduating seniors with high GPAs study Latin. John is a senior with
a high GPA. Therefore, John studies Latin.
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_______________b. All vertebrates have backbones. This animal has a backbone.


Therefore, this animal is a vertebrate.
6. Evaluate the following inductive arguments:
__________a. This animal has a backbone. Animals with backbones are vertebrates. I am
reasonably certain that this animal is a vertebrate.
__________b. This is a student who studies very hard. Students who make good grades
tend to study hard. This student probably makes good grades.

7. Which characteristic attitudes expected of scientists are violated in the following statements?
__________a. This study was undertaken to prove that the use of marijuana is detrimental to
academic achievement.
__________b. It proved conclusively that this is the case.
__________c. The results show that marijuana is evil.

8. What are the characteristics of a useful theory?


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9. Which of the following would contribute to theory development in education?
a. Evidence that supports the hypothesis of a study
b. Evidence that refutes the hypothesis of a study
c. (a) only
d. (a) and (b)

10. Which among the research interests would require descriptive, difference, and correlation?

________a. Socio-demographic characteristics of ED702/SCIED702/ED802 research class.

________b. Motivational frame of regular and academic scholars.

________c. Length of experience and salary grade.

________d. Profile of student-athletes.

________e. Performance of readers and non-readers in reading comprehension.

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