The discrepancy between characteristics of the population and characteristics of the sample is called ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: sampling error
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For African-American adolescents, the more televised sports and music videos they watch, the higher their self-esteem.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The term validity, as used in testing and assessment, refers to which of the following?
A. interpretation of the results B. items or tasks in the test or assessment C. sets of scores D. setting learning standards
A researcher observes play behavior among children in a playground setting. He notes that “a child waiting for a turn to use the slide without an outburst” is an example of patient playing. In this example, patient playing is ______.
A. the desired behavior B. a behavior that is unlikely to be observed C. the behavior category D. an operational definition for waiting
As you begin to search for literature and identify potential sources, it is a good idea to read the _________________ of a source to determine if it might fit and should be read in greater depth.
a. conclusion b. title c. abstract d. acknowledgments