A behavior analyst used the Semantic Differential to obtain ratings of various terms commonly used in the field of behavior analysis. Some of the terms she used included radical behaviorism, behavior modification, and behavior engineering. She randomly selected twenty psychology students and twenty education students. She was interested in whether psychology students and education students gave similar ratings. She used the summed rating to rank order each student. What non-parametric test would you choose to answer the question?

What will be an ideal response?


Correct Answer:
Mann-Whitney U test

Education

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The NBPTS is organized around the principle that teachers are committed to students and to their _________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Education

Actions or statements by teachers that are designed to bring a lesson presentation to an appropriate conclusion best refers to:

a. closure. b. review. c. summary. d. set induction.

Education

Statement of one's beliefs and values regarding the field of early childhood education and one's role within it

What will be an ideal response?

Education

Teachers should use different rules for different classroom activities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Education