Describe the difference between positive and negative skew as it applies to frequency distributions.
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer:
Positively skewed distributions have more frequency on the left side with the tail pointing to the right. Negatively skewed distributions have more frequency on the right side with the tail pointing to the left.
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Which of the following techniques is best at getting students to use context and read for meaning on a sentence-by-sentence basis?
A) directed reading-thinking activity (DR-TA) B) KWL C) guided reading D) cloze
Miller and Seller (1985) describe metaorientations, that emphasize the orientation will be created by the curriculum development team. Which of the following approaches and definitions are described accurately?
a. Transmission – stresses mastery of traditional school subjects through teaching methodologies b. Transactional – focuses on personal and social change c. Tranformational - views as a dialogue between the student and curriculum d. All of the above
Where do young children learn many of their health/safety/nutrition information, values, and habits?
What will be an ideal response?
These often state a goal, such as walking four miles a day,which students must accomplish for each week
A) individual practice plansB) online physical education courses C) individual assessment strategies D) online student information systems