Which method of quantifying observations is illustrated in the following example: A researcher records the length of time it takes for students to complete each section on a standardized test.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Duration method
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a. Title IX. b. Title II. c. Student Non-Discrimination Act d. Gay-Straight Act.
A reactive effect is:
a. a behavior change in the desired direction simply as a result of self recording b. an allergic reaction to a stimulus c. a behavior change in the opposite direction d. none of the above
A research study found that the multiple correlation (R) of three variables (SAT, HS rank, and HS GPA) with freshman college GPA was .60. The researcher would report that
a. the average correlation of each of the variables with college GPA is .20. b. 60 percent of the variance in college GPA can be explained by the combined variables. c. 36 percent of the variance in college GPA can be explained by the three variables in combination.
In constructing figures such as bar charts and frequency polygons, the American Psychological Association recommends that ______.
a. figures be numbered using letters (Figure A, Figure B, etc.) b. figures have a rectangular shape, with the length of the horizontal (X) axis greater than the height of the vertical (Y) axis c. labels along the X and Y axes be written in all capital letters (i.e., MALE, FEMALE) d. the vertical axis (Y-axis) be divided into 2-3 values of the variable