A Researcher Plans a Study to Test the Effectiveness of the Discussion

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Essay

A researcher plans a study to test the effectiveness of the discussion method in an introductory research methods course at the college level. One instructor will use the discussion method in her class several times during the semester. Another instructor will teach the same content, but without using the discussion method. The researcher will collect the following data: student scores on mid-term and final exams and on a scale measuring attitudes toward instruction. Discuss at least three recommendations that you can provide to improve this experimental design.

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Definitions:

Constitution

The fundamental law or set of principles by which a state or organization is governed, outlining the structure of government and the rights of the citizens.

Missouri Compromise

An act of Congress in 1820 admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, maintaining a balance between slave and free states.

Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803, approximately doubling the size of the U.S. and significantly expanding its territory westward.

Democratic-Republican Philosophy

A political ideology that emphasizes the values of democracy and republicanism, advocating for a government by the people, for the people, and with a focus on civil liberties.