Children’s misconceptions:
A. can be seen as necessary conceptual stepping stones on a path toward more accurate knowledge.
B. should be seen as attempts by children to make sense of the world around them.
C. build on more correct notions that coexist with the misconceptions.
D. may reflect mistaken ontological commitments which, when altered, allow the child access to
other, more relevant, and already present concepts.
E. all of the above
E. all of the above
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Exhibit 1.4: In the following research examples, indicate whether the study demonstrates the use of (a) induction, (b) deduction, and/or the (c) scientific method. Darwin made many biological observations which led to the formulation of a tentative hypothesis from which deductions were made; further observations resulted in a theory of evolution
a. induction c. scientific method b. deduction
Why should reliability take into account a student's true score as well as an error score?
A. some error is always present in a testing situation. B. the obtained score and true score are always the same. C. a student's test anxiety may require that the scores be "adjusted." D. the student may not speak the language of the test that is administered.
Procedural memory differs from declarative memory in that procedural memory:
A. excludes implicit memory and includes explicit memory. B. cannot be consciously recollected in the form of specific facts or events. C. involves people actively sitting and talking about their experiences. D. does not include knowledge that aids an individual's motor skills.
An advantage of interviewing for information is that:
a) the knowledge gained does not need to be verified. b) employers are likely to offer a job on the spot. c) no other way of getting accurate information exists. d) it is a way for job-seekers to screen and evaluate employers.