Tiffany Is Conducting an Experiment

question 49

Short Answer

Tiffany is conducting an experiment.She is interested in how fifth-grade teachers can motivate boys to read more.With the approval of her state's Board of Education, she is able to attend the annual conference of teachers and have the fifth-grade teachers complete her survey instrument.In this study, what would we consider the fifth-grade teachers at the conference?

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Definitions:

Whites

is a racial descriptor for people identified as belonging to a group characterized by light skin color, often associated with European ancestry.

Minorities

Groups of people differentiated from the social majority, often through ethnic, racial, religious, or sexual identifications, and who may experience relative disadvantage or discrimination.

Domestic Violence

A pattern of behavior involving violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation.

Collective Efficacy

A community's shared belief in its ability to achieve objectives and goals, such as reducing crime or improving education, through collective action.