Which of the following characteristics most clearly differentiates experimental research designs from other types of quantitative design?
a) Findings are applied from basic research to a practical problem in the classroom.
b) Relationships are assessed between two or more phenomena.
c) Causal relationships are investigated between variables by controlling an intervention.
d) Inferences are made between two or more alternatives.
c
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A nuclear family consists of
A. a husband and wife who are legally married. B. a husband and wife living with their biological children. C. a husband and wife living with their biological and/or adopted children. D. a husband, wife, their children, and an extended family network.
Of the following, the best example of an authentic literacy activity is
a) completing a workbook page. b) discussing a book with a classmate. c) copying definitions from a dictionary. d) completing test-preparation activities.
The results of a multi-state study of teachers' and supervisors' perceptions of secondary learning disabilities programs indicate a need to decrease
A. consultation to general education teachers. B. content-area instruction by special education teachers. C. learning strategy instruction. D. tutorial assistance.
Mr. Klingberg is teaching a social studies lesson. He presents for a few minutes, has a short independent map activity, and then has his class play a game of "social studies jeopardy." The students are very involved in all activities. Mr. Klingberg's is demonstrating what Kounin referred to as
a. valence. b. avoiding satiation. c. Withitness. d. group accountability.