List four characteristics of a useful theory in research
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
A good theory is (a) testable (b) falsifiable (c) has internal consistency and (d) provides the simplest, clearest and most plausible explanation for the phenomenon under investigation.
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Cummins developed a theory that centers upon two concepts; cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP) and basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS). Compare CALP and BICS
What will be an ideal response?
The hidden curriculum of a school includes all but which of the following?
a. the nature of interactions among all people in the school environment b. enactment of the rules of the school's culture c. educators' communication of expectations for student achievement and demeanor d. educators' passion, or lack of passion, for teaching and learning e. academic, or subject-matter, content
Health screening is recommended for all children because
a. Poor health is a risk factor in development and learning b. There are strong correlations between low income and poor health c. Lead toxicity that can impair development cuts across income levels d. All of the above
What was Stern's "intelligence quotient"?
a. a measure of intelligence comparing a child's aptitude with their achievement b. a measure of intelligence comparing children with adults c. a measure of intelligence comparing children who had educational deficiencies with children who had behavioralproblems d. a measure of intelligence comparing mental age to chronological age