A researcher is interested in the learning capabilities of children who are yelled at by an adult. She recruits a former drill sergeant to scream at a group of 7-year-olds while they learn a list of terms from a screen. What is the primary concern associated with this type of study?
A. There is no control group.
B. The dependent variable is not operationally defined.
C. It is unethical.
D. The study does not include children of different ages.
C. It is unethical.
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Research on mental rotation requiring participants to indicate whether or not a rotated image represented a reference figure has demonstrated that ____
a. the degree of rotation of the figures had no bearing on response time b. for every increase in the degree of rotation of the figures, there was a corresponding decrease in response time c. for every decrease in the degree of rotation of the figures, there was a corresponding increase in response time d. for every increase in the degree of rotation of the figures, there was a corresponding increase in response time
What are two alternative dispute resolution options?
a. mediation and arbitration b. federal and state appeals c. quid pro quo and res ipsa d. moderator and appointee e. quid pro quo and arbitration
A statistical tool in which we use one particular predictor variable to forecast scores on an outcome variable is called ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How does one’s worldview develop as a result of identification with cultural groups impacts teaching?
a. Two primary ways in which cultural beliefs can impact teaching and learning are in the selection of curriculum and teaching materials and in the selection of instructional strategies. b. The educator’s worldview eliminates all stereotypes, biases, and prejudices. c. Educators use their worldview to level the playing field between students of color and White students. d. The educator’s worldview highlights the positive characteristics of each cultural group.