A New Program Has Been Developed to Increase Students' Speed

question 44

Essay

A new program has been developed to increase students' speed and accuracy in doing simple arithmetic computations. You have been asked to evaluate its effectiveness. One of the first decisions you must make is whether to use a group or single-subject experimental design. What are several questions you might ask the curriculum specialist about the program and about the purpose of the experiment that will help to determine the more appropriate type of experimental design to be used?

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Native Language

The first language a person learns at home in childhood which shapes their social and cultural identity.

Vowel and Consonant Sounds

Fundamental speech sounds, with vowels being produced without any significant constriction of airflow and consonants involving some degree of airflow obstruction.

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