For which of these research situations would you MOST likely calculate a correlation coefficient?
a. independent variable = type of car owned; dependent variable = money spent on gasoline per week
b. independent variable = age; dependent variable = reaction time in milliseconds
c. independent variable = city of residence; dependent variable = miles driven per week
d. independent variable = college major; dependent variable = type of car owned
b. independent variable = age; dependent variable = reaction time in milliseconds
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The head of your education research unit has just read a book on criticisms of the NHST and worries that all your unit’s data analysis is now flawed. How might you reassure her?
A. NHST is a flawless approach and we need to invest in more training for researchers in our unit. B. NHST is a flawless approach and the book was probably written by a disciple of the Bayesian approach. C. NHST does have its flaws but everyone else uses it, therefore we should. D. NHST does have its flaws but if we incorporate an examination of effect sizes into our analysis, we should be able to trust our research outputs.
Bedtime baths, reading stories, or quiet play are some examples of:
A) Hygiene checklists B) Sleep patterns C) REM cycles D) Sleep hygiene routines
Nonfiction books should be as appealing in layout and design as fiction books
a. True b. False
As you listen to a child talk, you can learn about his
a. cognitive development and cultural background only. b. cognitive development and creativity but not social development. c. development in every area. d. cultural development only.