The dependent variable is so called because:
A. the outcome of an experiment is hypothesized to depend on the effect that this variable has on the independent variable.
B. scores on this variable are hypothesized to depend on, and vary with, the value of the independent variable.
C. scores on this variable can be expected not to vary in an experiment.
D. scores on this variable depend on how they are manipulated by the researcher.
Answer: B
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A class has been studying a novel. Several students in the class are English learners in the early stages of English acquisition. During instruction, they read parts of the novel in their primary language, made brief contributions to class discussions in English, and worked with a family volunteer at the close of each lesson to review major ideas. The class is now preparing to take a reading
comprehension test on the novel. The test includes short answer and essay questions. Which assessment modification is most appropriate for the English learners? A) English learners take the same test, and it is scored the same way as for English only students, but the teacher adds 10 points to the English learners' scores to offset the linguistic disadvantage. B) None. English learners deserve high expectations for demonstrating mastery. C) English learners do not take the test; they get extra English vocabulary practice instead. D) English learners are interviewed orally by the teacher.
What does the expression ?glued to print? mean?
A) Students discover that letters represent sounds. B) Students cautiously read word by word. C) Students? fluency shows a dramatic increase. D) Students read extensively and voluntarily.
Explain Piaget's concept of conservation.
What will be an ideal response?
. If a researcher finds an indirect effect, he should also be able to identify:
a. An intervening variable b. A moderator variable c. An interaction variable d. An extraneous variable