Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Qualitative

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a qualitative research study of learning?

• A) A researcher interviews 25 students about their experiences learning science.
• B) A researcher gives 500 students in a History course a pre-test at the beginning of the semester, and a post-test at the end, to determine how much they learned.
• C) A researcher brings volunteers into her lab to demonstrate a new learning strategy, and measures how well they implement the strategy on tasks that they perform while there.
• D) A researcher goes to a local middle school to demonstrate a new learning strategy, and surveys students to determine how useful they believe the strategy to be.

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Definitions:

Administrative Expense

Expenses associated with the general management of a business, such as salaries of executives, office supplies, and utilities.

Statement of Owner's Equity

A financial document reflecting changes in the equity of a company's owners over a certain period, including capital contributions, withdrawals, and the net income or loss.

Balance Sheet

A summary of a corporation's assets, liabilities, and equity held by shareholders, documented at a particular moment.

Periodic Inventory System

An accounting method where the inventory level is updated in the accounting records at specific intervals, rather than after each sale or purchase.