The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development
Quantitative Research Methods: New Doctoral Student Self-Assessment
 
Introduction
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Assessment
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Module 1
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Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11
Module 12
Module 13
Answer Key
Module 5: Research Topics, Theory, Constructs, Questions, and Hypothesis

The correct answers for this module are:

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. C

If you missed two or more of these problems, you should study up on graphs.

Resources for Studying This Material

Research Methods in Education, Seventh Edition: Chapters 1 and 2
William Wiersma; Allyn and Bacon, 2000; $84
This text is often used in GSEHD masters degree level research courses. It provides a good overview of research.

The Research Methods Knowledge Base, Second Edition: Chapter 1
http://www.atomicdogpublishing.com
This is one of the first and best online texts about research methods for behavioral sciences. Pay the $14 necessary to access the online version.

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