A qualitative researcher reads a recently published study describing the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder on returning soldiers. The researcher wonders if the same results would occur among victims of date rape on college campuses
The researcher is interested in the issue of
a) transferability
b) confirmability.
c) dependability.
d) credibility.
A
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Which of the following was a finding of the evaluation study conducted by the Council of the Great City Schools?
a. There was a stark decline in the amount of time teachers spent in preparing students for standardized tests. b. The average student took one standardized test per year. c. Many schools had eliminated typical end of year examinations to make time for standardized testing. d. The amount of time spent on testing was completely uncorrelated with performance in math or reading.
In North America, the people who are at greatest risk for HIV infection are
a. men who have had sex with other men. b. heterosexuals with a history of multiple partners. c. people who have shared needles for tattoos or for intravenous drug use. d. all of these.
A cause of behavior that is assumed to lie outside the person is termed a(n) __________ cause
a. inferential b. external c. cognitive d. active
Melanie is asked the question, "What if humans never had hands or feet?"
Though she knows most humans do have hands and feet, she says, "Well, I guess we wouldn't have the need for shoes or gloves anymore. Hmmm...I suppose it might be really difficult for humans to keep their balance if they didn't have feet." According to Piaget, in what stage is Melanie? a) reversibility b) preoperational c) formal operations d) concrete operations