“All bachelors single. Paul is a bachelor. Therefore, Paul is single.” This syllogism is an example of
a. the scientific method
b. deductive reasoning
c. causality
d. inductive reasoning
b. deductive reasoning
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A. cognitive-adaptive skills B. self-care skills C. behavioral-emotional skills D. visual-perceptual skills
To obtain evidence of validity based on content considerations, you would examine the
a. expectancy table b. size of the correlation coefficient c. type of criterion used d. table of specifications
The Making Words strategy
a. involves students manipulating letter cards to make words. b. moves from shorter to longer words. c. only works with individuals as opposed to groups. d. a and c e. a and b
In 1896, John Dewey founded the Laboratory School, a famous experimental school, to test his educational ideas. Which of the following statements about this school is accurate?
A. It enrolled more than 500 students in a single year, over a span of 8 years. B. It promoted students from one grade to another after they mastered certain material. C. It helped students learn different subjects through isolated exercises or drills. D. It had only one classroom but several facilities for experiential learning.