What is the purpose of a null hypothesis in a research study?
What will be an ideal response?
A null hypothesis permits researchers to assess whether an apparent relationship is genuine or is likely to be a function of chance. If statistical tests indicate that the observed relationship has only a very slight probability of occurring by chance, then we can reject the null in favor of the alternate hypothesis.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When parents consistently adopt strategies that assist children in their efforts to feel good about themselves and increase their children's self-esteem there is
a. general concern that the parents are indulgent with their children. b. less resistance from their children. c. a greater likelihood of children's misbehavior. d. a decrease in children's cooperative behavior.
Teachers and schools fulfill an economic purpose by
A. instilling in students good work habits. B. promoting students' academic achievement. C. encouraging students to perform community service. D. helping students clarify their values and beliefs.
Every day a fifth grade teacher writes notes on the whiteboard which he asks his students to
copy and study. Veteran teachers have correctly advised him that: a) students should read the text and not write notes b) the students should write their notes at home c) copying information verbatim is usually not effective d) copying is an effective instructional technique