College Professors Are Evaluated on Teaching, Research, and Service

question 41

Multiple Choice

College professors are evaluated on teaching, research, and service.Which of the following would be a surrogate for the desired operational objective of "Engage in research that expands the horizons of knowledge"?

• A)Value of research grants received.
• B)Number of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• C)Both of the above.
• D)Neither of the above.

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Definitions:

Variance

A statistical measure that represents the degree to which a set of numbers are spread out, calculated as the average of the squared differences from the Mean.

Sample Size

The number of observations or units that make up a statistical sample.

Genet

Edmond-Charles Genêt, a French diplomat who caused a controversy in 1793 by violating diplomatic protocol in the United States during the French Revolutionary Wars.

Neutrality Pact

An agreement between states to remain neutral, especially in a conflict, neither supporting nor opposing any side involved.