Dr Ellis Read a Study About Improving Reading Skills in Elementary

question 10

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ellis read a study about improving reading skills in elementary school students. Using the teaching techniques and assessments used in the article, she conducted another study at five local elementary schools to see if she too could improve students' reading skills. Dr. Ellis' study is:

• A) A needs assessment.
• B) A replication.
• C) Basic research.
• D) A formative evaluation

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Definitions:

Root Hair Plexuses

Nerve fiber networks found in the dermal layer of the skin that allow for the sensation of touch in hair-covered skin.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings in the cardiovascular system sensitive to blood pressure changes, helping in reflex control of the blood pressure.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that detect changes in muscle length, informing the central nervous system to maintain muscle tone and posture.