In an experimental study, a subject characteristics threat may be present if:
A. there is a pretest and a posttest conducted on the subjects.
B. the ages of the subjects are the independent variables.
C. the subjects' genders are possible third variables.
D. the experimental and control groups differ in size.
Answer: C
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not quite having mastered multiplication. She decides to give each student a test, which will require him or her to compute at least ten two digit multiplication problems within two minutes. This is an example of:
a. content validity b. criterion-related validity c. construct validity d. formal assessment
Piaget could be accurately described as a psychologist who:
a. has been primarily interested in developing mental tests for young children. b. believes that the thought of children and adults is highly similar in nature. c. is a strong advocate of stage theory in mental development. d. has done really important work only in the past 15 years.
In the curriculum meeting, the supervisor was faced with an issue and asked the representatives to formulate different approaches to formulate an action plan. Which type of supervisory behavior was evident?
a. Encouraging b. Listening c. Problem Solving d. Negotiating
Shared reading experiences focus on all of the following EXCEPT
A. multiple rereadings of a text to gain experience and reading fluency. B. independent reading of a new text by an individual reader. C. supportive readings of a familiar text with a more proficient reader. D. natural processes of literacy learning of repeated engagement with a text.