When a social worker is accounting for any significant event over the course of a study, they
are taking into account what type of threat to internal validity?
a. Maturation
b. Instrumentation
c. History
d. Bias
C
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A. being in a quiet environment free from external distractions. B. having an object to dwell on. C. assuming a passive attitude. D. progressive muscle relaxation.
Briefly explain why the U.S. poverty line is controversial
What will be an ideal response?
Monitoring records as an OM measurement type has its challenges. Which of the following statements is true?
a. This is the least time-intensive measurement for the client. b. The standardized record provides multiple opportunities to report behavioral occurrences. c. The monitoring record does not allow the client to reflect on her/his weekly behavior. d. Ideally, an event or triggering situation should be recorded immediately to minimize recall bias.
A friend of yours, a senior, took the Graduate Record Exam in September and scored in the 99th percentile. In February your friend took the same exam over again. This time your friend scored in the 84th percentile. As a research methodology student, you told your friend that his/her lowered score was probably due to
a. testing. b. history. c. statistical regression. d. demoralization. e. compensation rivalry.