The main reason to control for extraneous variables is that they clutter a research study with too many variables to effectively work with.
a. True
b. False
Ans: b
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following teachers is MOST likely to have behavior problems in the classroom?
a. I teach my students to compliment rather than criticizing one another in the classroom and on the playground. b. I avoid monitoring or disrupting students when they are working independently and I am grading papers. c. I assign helpers who have advanced skills to help students who have problems with their writing lesson while I am working with reading groups. d. I teach students the self-regulation skill of counting to three and walking away if they cannot resolve an argument and control their frustration.
A new principal is assigned to a school noted for student disorder. Which of the following characteristics BEST defines the concept of a well-ordered school?
I. School rules are fairly enforced by teachers and administrators II. Members of the school community for the most part understand their roles and responsibilities as their positions dictate III. School rules are designed to facilitate cooperation among members of the school community IV. A general consensus regarding fair treatment exists among members of the school community A. II, III & IV B. I, II & IV C. I, III & IV D. II & IV
Most professionals will read a journal article:
a. From page one to the end b. From the end to the front c. Introduction, Discussion and then the entire article d. Method, Results, and then the entire article