Ms Ross Tells Gustavo, "If You Keep Misbehaving During Reading

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ms. Ross tells Gustavo, "If you keep misbehaving during reading, you won't be allowed to go on the field trip next Tuesday." Why is this consequence ineffective?

• A) It lacks consistency.
• B) It lacks originality.
• C) It focuses on intangible outcomes.
• D) It fails to motivate the child to try harder.
• E) It lacks immediacy.

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Definitions:

P-Value

A statistical measure that helps to determine the significance of results obtained from a hypothesis test, indicating the probability of observing the results by chance.

Significance Testing

A statistical procedure used to determine whether the observed outcomes of a study are due to chance or if they have statistical significance, often through p-values.

Empirical Method

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect observation or experience, forming the basis for scientific inquiry.

Test Construction

The process of designing, creating, and evaluating tests or assessments to measure specific variables or outcomes.