Colum's Friend Asks Which Teacher to Take for His Class

question 138

Multiple Choice

Colum's friend asks which teacher to take for his class in human development next semester.Given the research on creativity and careers,Colum should recommend a professor:

• A)in his seventies (who is still healthy),with a reputation for outstanding teaching.
• B)in her forties,who is a fairly good teacher.
• C)in his late twenties,who is supposed to be an excellent teacher.
• D)who is a well-known researcher,but who hasn't taught much.

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Definitions:

Variables

Variables are elements, features, or factors that are liable to vary or change, often used in experiments to determine if they affect the outcome.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is being tested and measured, often seen as the effect in an experimental study.

Family Situation

Refers to the structure, dynamics, and relationships within a person's family, impacting their development and behavior.