Exhibit 2-4: Choose the Research Methodology That Would Be Most

question 41

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 2-4: Choose the research methodology that would be most appropriate for investigating each of the following research questions.
-For which of the following questions would qualitative methodology be most appropriate?

• A) How do taxpayers in the community feel about the Released-Time Religious Education Program for the elementary schools' fourth graders?
• B) What is the effect of increased parental involvement on achievement in the elementary school?
• C) How is the policy of inclusion working in the elementary schools of the community?
• D) Is there a relationship between scores on a non-cognitive questionnaire and students' academic achievement?

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