How is Spearman’s rho calculated?
A. By transforming original scores into deviations
B. By transforming original scores into ranks
C. By transforming original data into categories
D. Using the original scores
Answer: B
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a. Working independently from parents and other caregivers b. Strict discipline style that will ensure the child does not become spoiled c. Knowledge of the natural stages of development d. Not letting the cultural and personal viewpoint of the child get in the way of a uniform process and structure in the classroom
Identify an important area of focus of Vygotsky's theory:
a. purposeful activity, competence, and industry b. stages of autonomy and trust c. conceptual development d. social-cultural experience and learning
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that the program is effective. What is definitely wrong with Mr. Jacobs' conclusion? A) Eight months is too short a time for such a program to have a long-term effect. B) There are other possible explanations for his results. C) Tests are not a good measure of physical development. D) The posttests should always be different from the pretests.
All of the following are characteristics of successful schools EXCEPT
a. focus on standardized test scores. b. shared common goal and vision. c. belief that all students can achieve. d. curriculum that is in line with state standards.