Janene and Michael Head a Low-Income Family

question 89

Multiple Choice

Janene and Michael head a low-income family. They are concerned that their young children are not acquiring the necessary skills and experiences necessary for academic success in school due to their low-income situations. What program is designed to address their needs?

• A) Head Start
• B) IHAD
• C) IEP
• D) DAP

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

Refers to the variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of variations in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a research experiment to ensure that the effect of the independent variable can be measured without interference.

Demand Characteristics

Subtle cues or signals in an experimental setting that influence participants' behaviors or responses, potentially affecting the study's validity.