How does the standard error of the mean (?x-bar) change as your sample size changes?

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Ans: The larger the sample size, the smaller the standard error of the mean will be. Larger samples tend to better represent the populations from which they were drawn. This is because as the sample size increases, the denominator of the standard error formula will also increase. When the denominator of any fraction is increased, the quotient is smaller.

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Which of the following is NOT a role of the community in community-based instruction for students with intellectual disabilities?

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Which of the following is like an experiment in some ways but does not have random assignment to groups?

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Positive self-talk can be helpful in developing discipline

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Choose one of the models of mixed method designs highlighted in the text and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the model (e.g., convergent designs, explanatory sequential designs, exploratory sequential designs, mixed methods intervention designs, case study design, and participatory-social justice design, and evaluation design).

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