Three of the following are techniques for strengthening the external validity of a study. Which one is NOT?
a. Conduct the study in a real-life setting.
b. Assure that you have a representative sample.
c. Replicate the study under a variety of relevant conditions.
d. Allow flexibility in procedures and instruments.
d
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a. emotional intelligence b. positive self identity c. social values d. cultural competence
Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
What will be an ideal response?
The concept of "bracketing" in phenomenology refers to
a. the organization of fragments of data into more meaning larger categories. b. allowing at least two forms of interpretation of data points. c. the researchers setting aside their own personal experiences and opinions. d. the researchers allowing their own personal opinions to enter in data collection and analysis.
A kindergarten teacher suspects that her new student has not had the same rich exposure to books that most of his classmates have had. Of the following, which assessment tool could most likely help a teacher measure a young child's understanding of books?
a) an informal reading inventory b) concepts-about-print test c) running record d) portfolio assessment