A researcher would like to understand why some young people begin taking drugs and eventually drop out of school while others from the same neighborhood stay in school, go on to college, and do very well in college. A study of these two groups would likely be based on what type of sampling?

a. Homogeneous sample
b. Typical-case
c. Maximum variation
d. Extreme-case


Ans: d

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Teachers who believe that intelligence is malleable (it can change over time) tend to

a. Explain success and failure in terms of effort b. Promote learning goals c. Emphasize grades and competition d. a and b

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When co-teaching with specific support services personnel, what must be considered in order for the roles in co-teaching to be best defined?

a. the number of years the specialist has worked with young children b. the specialist's university training c. the amount of time the specialist has spent in general education classrooms d. the recognition of skills each professional has to contribute to the planning and implementation of the program

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Which of the following describes a culturally responsive teacher?

A. A teacher who establishes a classroom climate that is not demanding. B. A teacher who uses one teaching strategy that works wells with his non-native English speakers. C. A teacher who learns her students’ verbal and nonverbal communication styles. D. A teacher who uses instructional materials that promote the dominant culture’s values.

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