Shireen Thinks That People Learn Better When They Enjoy the Course

question 155

Multiple Choice

Shireen thinks that people learn better when they enjoy the course in which they are studying. In order to test her prediction, she must operationalize her variables. Which of the following best represents valid operational definitions of the variables contained within her prediction?

• A)test score; student ratings of the course
• B)number of hours studying; student ratings of the course
• C)test score; number of assignments submitted
• D)number of hours studying; number of assignments submitted

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