The quantitative data for a variable in a descriptive research study typically are analyzed by

a. computing an effect size.
b. computing the mean and standard deviation.
c. performing a test of statistical significance.
d. converting raw scores into standardized scores.


b

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Comprehension is best defined as __________

A) reading and answering assigned questions B) constructing meaning through interactions between a reader and a text C) interactions between a reader and a text D) effective summarizing of a particular assigned reading

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Three of the following statements about culture are true. Which one is false?

a. Some aspects of a culture are reflected in people's behaviors (e.g., eating habits, ceremonial rituals). b. Some aspects of a culture are reflected in people's beliefs (e.g., religious views, priority placed on formal education). c. A culture tends to remain constant and unchanging despite migration, technological advances, and other changes in society. d. Two or more subcultures may coexist within a broader culture and society.

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The inclusion of collaborative assessment tasks in portfolios is particularly useful when portfolios are used primarily for purposes of

A. assessment B. communication with parents C. grading D. instruction

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Another name for a summated rating scale is:

a. A checklist b. A semantic differential c. A Likert Scale d. A fully anchored rating scale

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