What does reliability relate to in social science research?
A. How trustworthy the person is who conducted the research
B. Whether the researcher obtained the results ethically
C. Whether the research be repeated by an independent researcher
D. The honesty of the answers provided by the participants
Answer: C
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a. ?taking paper squares and gluing them on a chart. b. ?drawing pictures on the chart. c. ?stacking blocks to represent a vote. d. ?coloring in squares on graph paper.
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a. lower than .85 c. also .85. b. higher than .85.
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A. directive behaviors B. achievement behaviors C. supportive behaviors D. participative behaviors
Under the Equal Access Act (EAA), can schools deny access of clubs in order to prevent disruption?
a. Yes. The EAA provides that student groups shall not "substantially interfere" with school activities and a few other exceptions. But courts differ about when schools can invoke these exceptions to the act. b. No. Schools may not deny access to student clubs for disruption unless the school board finds the group "offensive and inappropriate." c. No. Schools may never deny access to student clubs. d. Yes. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the only time a group can be denied access is if it is religious in nature because these groups will likely cause disruption. e. None of the above.