If X increases in value as Y decreases in value, what type of correlation exists?
a. positive
b. negative
c. neutral
d. none
Ans: b
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a. number of items on the test. c. homogeneity of the group tested. b. number of persons tested. d. number of types of items on the test.
Which of the following activities are engaged in during the hypothesis development stage of functional assessment?
a. defining a target behavior b. interviewing students and adults c. conducting direct observations d. both a and c e. all of the above
Describe the applications of pragmatism.
What will be an ideal response?
There seem to be many conflicts between the staff at a new school. The principal thinks the conflicts are due to communication issues because all the teachers are from other schools and have different backgrounds. In a meeting the principal asks the teachers to throw out thoughts about communication so they can start to solve their conflicts. Which of the following statements is the only accurate statement about communication?
a. "We have a breakdown in communication in the school." b. "Communication is always a good thing and we should encourage it." c. "Just because we talk about the problems does not mean we have successful communication." d. "If we can just learn to communicate our problems will be solved."