Refer to Exhibit 3-2. What is the relationship between academic self-concept and persisting in school? The text suggests that in selecting and stating a research problem, one should
a. avoid trivial questions.
b. strive for a balance between generality and specificity.
c. avoid philosophical and judgmental issues.
d. none has been violated
D
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Some disabilities are so obvious that a. teachers recognize that something is different
b. parents recognize that something is different. c. babies and toddlers recognize that something is different. d. other children recognize that something is different. e. all of these s.
A respectful way to incorporate diversity into the curriculum is by:
a. displaying images only of the children in the class. b. selecting images that show a range of people of different ages, genders, sizes, colors, and abilities. c. displaying familiar artworks, playing familiar music, and dancing familiar dances. d. singing songs only in languages the children speak.
Which of these statements is correct about one- and two-tailed tests?
A. A statistical model that tests a directional hypothesis is called a one-tailed test, whereas one testing a non-directional hypothesis is called a two-tailed test B. A statistical model that tests a non-directional hypothesis is called a one-tailed test, whereas one testing a directional hypothesis is called a two-tailed test. C. A two-tailed test is a more powerful test than a one-tailed test. D. A one-tailed test is a more accurate test than a two-tailed test.
Middle schools often eliminate activities such as competitive sports. Of the following, the most likely reason for organizing middle schools in this way is:
a. school leaders want to minimize attention to developmental differences among students. b. school leaders don't want to spend the money it takes to support activities like competitive sports. c. school leaders have difficulty hiring faculty for middle schools who are willing to perform extra duties, such as coaching competitive sports. d. school leaders believe that the primary focus in the middle years should be on academics, so other aspects of schooling are de-emphasized in these schools.