Which form of research emphasizes understanding behavior as it occurs, without having intervened?
a. correlational
b. experimental
c. qualitative
d. quantitative
Ans: C
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a. application of mesosystem b. professional associations c. learning at home d. caring communities e. effective partnership practices f. play g. Partnership for Science Literacy h. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) i. social studies education for young children j. early childhood teachers 1. family members encourage, listen, react, praise, guide, monitor, and discuss 2. match specific needs, interests, and talents of children and families 3. provides information and resources for families to find out more about effective science education for young children 4. supports family involvement in children’s math learning at home 5. effects on children’s learning from family-school relationships 6. share with families and communities that young children think differently than older children and adults 7. must maintain integrity of content and use inquiry methods of instruction 8. are intentionally built through strong partnerships 9. support family involvement in children’s learning at home 10. prepares the way for literacy through use of symbolic representation
Crayon "resist" refers to:
a. the fact the 2-year-olds resist using crayons because they are too hard for them to use. b. a process in which children draw with crayons and then paint over it. c. the fact that many preschool teachers refuse to use crayons in their schools. d. a process wherein children paint the paper and then draw on it with crayon. e. none of the items listed above.
Homogeneity of regression across groups means
a. the regression equations for two or more groups are equivalent, prediction is the same for all groups. b. intercept constants differ and the resulting bias in prediction is constant across the range of scores. c. regression coefficients differ and intercepts are equivalent, the direction of the bias in prediction will remain constant, but the amount of error in prediction will vary. d. None of the above.
Which of the following is an example of a good research question for a correlational study?
a. What are the attitudes of the parents about our districts new homework policy? b. Is there a relationship between student achievement and homework completion? c. Are there differences in parent attitudes about homework between mothers and fathers? d. How much homework does the average fifth grade teacher in our district assign?