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Formulation of Research
Problem
One
(true/false)
Behavioral Researchers
Question
What are some of the obstacles which may
discourage a person from undertaking
research?
Classroom
School
Community
Own teaching experiences
Classroom lectures
Class discussions
Seminars/workshops/paper presentations
Internet
Out-of-class exchanges of ideas with fellow students and professors
Reading assignments
Textbooks
Special assignments
Research reports
Term papers
Consultation with
Course instructor
Advisor
Major Professor
Faculty member
Note:
There are times when it is appropriate to
replicate (repeat) a study to verify its
conclusions or to extend the validity of its
findings to a different situation or population
Characteristics of good
topics?
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Does behavior modification reduce aggression in autistic children? (singlesubject experimental design)
How do parents feel about the school counseling program? (survey design)
Is God good?
What is the best way to teach grammar?
What would life be like today if World War II
had not occurred?
Defining Terms
(e.g. : humanistic classroom)
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1,4,5,7, and 9
Did not specify the activities or operations
necessary for identifying the behavior
(motivation to learn mathematics)
Creativity
Disruptive behavior
Work-related stress