Experiments are particularly useful in education because
a. reports of experimental research are easily comprehended.
b. they focus on the effects of interventions.
c. the general public accepts their validity.
d. they can be completed quickly and inexpensively.
b
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Within the RTI model, the purpose of screening measures is:
A) To monitor a student's progress on a weekly basis. B) To provide an in-depth analysis of the student's strengths and weaknesses. C) To help teachers pinpoint where a student is having difficulties. D) To determine a student's eligibility for special education.
Which of the following is NOT true of evaluating a mixed-methods study?
A. It includes the same criteria as other methods do. B. It requires an assessment of each method used. C. It is more complex than other methods. D. It is more subjective than other methods.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
The general findings regarding nonparental child care suggest that it will harm the child’s attachment to the child’s mother.
A researcher who is careful about getting the right kind of subjects so that the results will be useful for most people is concerned about
a) Internal validity b) The Hawthorne effect c) External validity d) Content validity