Kai is a qualitative researcher. The topic of his study is the homework strategies used by middle school children in an after-school homework club. He has reviewed the literature on both homework strategies and after-school programs and he has selected five children to study over the next 3 months. Of the following, which is most likely the next step in Kai's study?
a. Random assignment of participants to condition
b. Reporting his results
c. Collecting data
d. Conducting statistical analyses
c
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A. The child accidentally bumps into other children during vigorous play. B. The child would be able to discern quickly one game from a tightly filled cupboard of similar games. C. The child would not be able to trace the bird in a "hidden picture" inside another drawing. D. The child would not be able to identify the theme a violin is playing within a chamber orchestra.
Groups A and B were found to be significantly different on a test of spelling. Group A had been taught a new method of spelling, and Group B was the control group. Although random selection was not possible, subjects were randomly assigned to the two groups. Based on the significance of the study the research concludes that the new method will help children read quicker. The researcher
a. made an interpretation not based on the data. b. needs to consider the limitation of sampling procedures. c. needs to describe the characteristics of the two groups. d. All of these are true.
Assessment of student learning is easier when the desired performance is overt rather than when it is covert
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
As a presenter, what techniques can you use to engage your audience and emphasize important concepts?
What will be an ideal response?