A student has formulated the following question for research: Should schools group students on the basis of their scholastic aptitude? This question violates the criterion that
a. a question should be researchable.
b. a question must not be trivial.
c. a question must strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
d. none of the above.
Question 2
Is there a relationship between intelligence and reading achievement? This question is
a. a significant question for research since the relationship between two important educational variables is being considered.
b. trivial question since the relationship between these variables is well established.
c. a good question for research because it probes for the cause of school success.
d. a poor question for research because it does not imply empirical investigation.
