Which of the following is NOT a characterization of ex-post-facto research?
a) Group differences on the dependent variable cannot be compared because of the difference in the independent variable under investigation.
b) One group is compared with another group based on one or more pre-existing conditions.
c) The participants in a group are selected to be similar to the participants in another group except on the independent variable under investigation.
d) Causation can be inferred even though the intervention cannot be controlled.
a
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a. 10-30 percent. b. 30-50 percent. c. 50-70 percent. d. 70-90 percent.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Jax is an adult with intellectual disabilities who has a high level of participation in his community. As a result, Jax is more likely to
A) engage in recreational activities during his leisure time. B) experience feelings of loneliness. C) require intensive supports, and have fewer natural supports. D) spend his leisure time at home watching TV.
The program that identifies primary-age students who are not learning to read and provides them with one-to-one tutorial instruction is called ________
A) phonics B) whole language C) direct instruction D) reading recovery