Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
A simple effect is the main effect of one independent variable on a dependent variable.
Ans: T
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An elementary teacher had a student, Andy, who showed signs of hyperactivity in the classroom. The teacher wanted to “experiment” to find ways to reduce the hyperactivity and bring about behavior more conducive to learning. She began to record the number of incidences of hyperactive behavior. After a period of time, she started to praise Andy and gave him tokens when he stayed in his seat and
showed other less hyperactive behavior. The praise and tokens continued during which time the teacher observed and recorded Andy’s behavior. The teacher then stopped the praise and the tokens and took measures of Andy’s behavior. What data would the teacher look for to determine the effectiveness of her “treatment”? a. a decrease in hyperactivity during the treatment phase. b. an increase in hyperactivity during the treatment phase. c. an increase in hyperactivity during the “return to baseline” period. d. an increase in hyperactivity when the B phase is reinstated. e. a and c
Which statement about phonological disorders is correct?
a. They are often confused with normal developmental differences. b. They tend to last for only a brief time. c. They occur mainly from six months to one year of age. d. They always include some sound deletions.
In determining whether an educator failed to provide the appropriate standard of care, the courts compare the teacher's actions with those of the hypothetical
a. Exemplary teacher. b. Average teacher. c. Ideal or super teacher. d. Reasonable and prudent teacher.
An unanticipated variable not accounted for in a research study that could be causing or associated with observed changes in one or more measured variables is called ______.
A. reverse causality B. restriction of range C. a confound variable D. homoscedasticity