According to Pirsig, which of the following is not a typical step in scientific inquiry?
a. Identifying a problem
b. Stating a problem
c. Formulating a hypothesis
d. Proving the hypothesis
e. Gathering objective data
D
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The three-step teaching strategy used in investigative play is:
a. play, debrief, and replay b. play, discuss and replay c. play, do, review d. plan, do, review
Dr. Lesgold finds that students in private schools perform better on achievement tests than do students in public schools. Which conclusion can Dr. Lesgold fairly draw?
a. The difference is probably due to differences in family income. b. The difference is probably due to the fact that private schools have smaller classes. c. The difference is probably due to the fact that private schools are more likely to "teach to the test." d. Students' achievement test scores can be predicted to some extent by the kind of school they attend.
Social and spiritual areas of your life may include:
A) Marriage and family B) Home and car ownership C) Career classes D) All of the above E) None of the above
Which of the following is an example of a one-group posttest-only quasi-experimental research design?
A. A researcher records exam scores before and following a new lecture. B. A researcher records performance on an athletic task following the implementation of a new training technique. C. A researcher compares body mass index scores for residents in two cities. D. A researcher compares the speed at which pitchers throw a baseball in the offseason and again during the season.