If theories have equal explanatory power, the principle of parsimony favors
a. A simple theory over a complex one
b. An inclusive theory
c. A theory that explains relationships that cannot be observed
A
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The correlation between the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and undergraduate GPA for all people taking the GRE is .56. If the correlation is recomputed for only those students admitted to graduate school, the value of the correlation will most likely
a. increase. c. stay the same. b. decrease.
How has the research addressed whether effective schools and effective teaching are the same? Which applies answers to this research?
a. Effective teaching promotes the development of effective school research. b. Effective teaching and effective school research discuss the ways to accomplish the goals of learning. c. Effective teaching and effective school research has been neutral on its findings in the development of learning d. Effective teaching builds on the goals of the districts.
Which of the following practices can hinder the involvement of single and working parents in school?
A. Holding parent-teacher conferences and other school events in the late morning. B. Sponsoring evening and weekend learning activities at which parents can participate and learn with their children. C. Working with local businesses to arrange release time from work so that parents can attend conferences, volunteer, or in other ways spend time at their child's school when it is in session. D. Providing home visits for families based on a flex
An effective way to share information and resources with families is through ______.
A. face-to-face meetings B. written materials and online resources C. home visits D. videos and online resources