A researcher wants to know how children's career aspirations change as they grow older. He asks a group of third graders, "What do you think you might want to be when you grow up?" Every year until they graduate from high school, the researcher contacts these same students and once again asks them about their career plans. The researcher's investigation is an example of a(n):
a. longitudinal study
b. cross-sectional study
c. naturalistic study
d. experimental study
A
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______ is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Alex has learned that using decodable texts is a highly effective strategy to use with his struggling readers. Why does he use them?
A. Because they reinforce previously learned letter-sound correspondences B. Because they are matched to his students' Lexile levels and include large pictures C. Because they help his students to access and engage their prior knowledge D. Because they provide a purpose and structure for his students' independent reading
Research indicates that heavy media exposure has a negative effect on children's overall health
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The large number of children who are overweight due to unhealthy habits is referred to as ______.
a. gross motor development b. the physical fitness crisis c. the obesity epidemic d. kinesthetic deficiency