When examining a published journal article, what characteristic suggests that it is a qualitative study?
a. The literature justifies the research problem
b. Interpretation of the larger meaning
c. An objective reporting stance by the researcher
d. A comparison of results with predictions from studies
B
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The National Joint Commission on Learning Disabilities noted that adolescent literacy is
A. promising B. not promising C. improving significantly D. improving slightly E. highly successful
Identify the major threat to internal validity in the following research studies. A researcher used two classrooms in an experimental study. It was found that the E group had more high ability students than the C group before the study began
a. Regression b. Diffusion c. Mortality d. Selection e. History
John had originally chosen the field of welding technician because he enjoyed working with his hands. Nearing completion of his degree, he was glad to find that the BLS Occupational Outlook showed that welding is a growing field. This reassured him that he had chosen the right field. However, the BLS information also showed that welding technicians were more in demand in some places than
where he lived. He decided he would try to find a job in his local area first, and, if absolutely necessary, to look for jobs in other areas even if he had to move to a different state. Have you looked at the projections for your field? What factors influence the ability to find a job easily and successfully in your field?
Research on early literacy development of young English learners indicates that students
a. need to reach a threshold of oral English prior to literacy instruction b. benefit from instruction in oral and written English simultaneously c. should learn to read in English prior to primary language instruction d. benefit from reading instruction carried out in homogeneous groups