Which of the following best describes the standard deviation of a test?
a. A measure of how much scores stray from average
b. The score that appears most often in a frequency distribution
c. The number of items correctly completed
d. The difference between the highest and lowest scores
a. A measure of how much scores stray from average
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It is important for teachers to understand the experiences of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ______.
a. so they can lower their expectations of these students b. so they can group students appropriately c. so they can draw attention to the student in class d. so they can take their situation into account and supplement and support their education as needed
Tai is a college sophomore with numerous interests. Public service has always appealed to her, yet she is not sure if teaching will be the most satisfying career. Which of the following would be the best indicators that Tai would find satisfaction in teaching?
a. She feels a strong desire to contribute to society and wants a secure salary. b. She wants recognition for her work, and she enjoys working with people. c. She enjoys intellectual stimulation and wants to perform a service to society. d. She wants to work with others and desires a work schedule with ample personal time.
Which is the most universally-employed scientific process?
a. Observation b. Hypothesis formulation c. Experimentation d. Model building e. All of the above f. None of the above
Which of the following irrational conclusions focuses on individuals that believe that a situation is more than 100% bad?
a. always-and-never thinking b. awfulizing c. I-can't stand-it-its d. damnation