. The rule of parsimony suggests that scientists should:
a. Use the most complex theory
b. Use an inductive method
c. Use experimental designs
d. Prefer the simplest theory that works
Ans: d
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Which one of the following does the textbook suggest as a strategy that teachers can use to demonstrate that they care for and respect their students?
a. Remind students periodically that if they need someone to talk to, they should feel free to make an appointment to see the school counselor. b. Give each student at least three compliments every day. c. Take students aside individually at least once a week and ask them how things are going at home. d. Express concern and willingness to help if a student appears angry or upset.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. #39Race is related to education. Hispanics and blacks have lower levels of educational attainment than whites and Asians. This matters because economic success is largely predicted by educational achievement. 2. A racial group is defined primary by cultural characteristics. 3. People who are French would be considered an ethnic group. 4. A racial group is defined primarily by physical characteristics, whereas an ethnic group is defined primarily by cultural characteristics. 5. The one drop rule or one black ancestor rule is also known as the hyperdescent rule.
The ______ in a theory is the behavior or event that is believed to lead to, or make possible, the ______ or occurrence of another behavior or event.
A. outcome; mechanism B. mechanism; outcome C. construct; operation D. operation; construct
Frequently in the mathematics classroom, students represent problem situations in several ways. Which of the following is important for a teacher to explore in some depth with the class?
a) All possible representations. b) The most concise representation. c) The representation that communicates the most information. d) The representation most appropriate to the given situation. e) The representation discussed in the textbook.