The acceptance of a theory as a basis for research depends primarily on its

a. parsimonious explanation of observed facts.
b. usefulness in leading to confirmable hypotheses.
c. consistency with previously established knowledge.
d. ability to point up new areas of investigation.


B

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The process through which standards in various age levels in various content areas are matched, ensuring children can make a seamless transition between standards, is referred to as:

a. assessment. b. principles. c. content retrograde. d. alignment.

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Which one of the following reflects intentionality as an aspect of an infant's theory of mind?

a. When Angie's father starts running water in the bathtub, she knows that he's getting ready to give her a bath. b. Benjamin is puzzled by all the colorful decorations that the family puts around the house in December. c. Cristina loves to look at all the photographs in her mother's fashion magazines, but she is quite surprised when Mom scolds her for ripping some of the pages. d. Desmond sees a giant teddy bear across the room and immediately crawls over to get it.

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To ‘partial out’ means to

A. Examine the model without covariates. B. Control for the effect of a covariate. C. Partition the covariate effects. D. Partition the variance.

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What can you do to help the cultural transition for parents and children? a. Assure cultural sensitivity

b. Assure a partnership with parents. c. Plan collaboratively. d. Prepare the child for the transition. e. All of these are correct.

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