Choose the term that is described in each of the phrases below. Is a statistical procedure which provides control and improves the precision of research
a. random assignment
b. randomized matching
c. homogeneous selection
d. analysis of covariance
e. use of subjects as their own controls
D
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Which of the following is the best example of bilateral skills?
a. Sesto held a toy in his hand and then tasted the toy b. Sesto ate while using a spoon in his left hand c. Sesto held the paper down with one hand and drew on the paper with the other hand d. Sesto stacked a block carefully on another block
If we were asked to assess Tony's intelligence according to researchers' and experts' traditional conceptions of intelligence, which of the following is the most valid prediction?
a. He will probably score lower on a test of intelligence than his typical peers. b. He will probably get a score on an intelligence test that is similar to that of his typical peers. c. He will probably score higher on an intelligence test than his typical peers. d. We don't have enough evidence in the case study to assess his intelligence based on researchers' traditional conceptions of intelligence.
All of the following strategies will help programs build collaborative relationships with families except:
a. Learn what the families you serve want for their children. b. Evaluate your program's family engagement program to measure its success. c. Develop strategies that support effective two-way communication with all families. d. Tell families what days you need their help in their child's classroom.
Chet, the seven-year-old son of Thai parents, is growing up in a Thai community in a large metro area. His family is poor and most of his friends come from poor families. Based on statistics, why is Chet less likely than children from wealthier families to succeed academically?
a. He is less likely to succeed academically because he, more than children from wealthier families, is likely to lose ground academically during the summers. b. He is less likely to succeed academically because academic expectations are low despite high quality schools and resources in poor communities. c. He is less likely to succeed academically because teachers in metro area schools are typically underqualified and underprepared to help children overcome the setbacks associated with poverty. d. He is less likely to succeed academically because his family, unlike wealthier families,is likely toencourage him to become a part of the resistance culture in the community.