When Calculating the Complexity with Which Children Speak, Researchers Often

question 65

Multiple Choice

When calculating the complexity with which children speak, researchers often calculate the "mean length of utterance," which is the average:

• A) number of syllables per utterance.
• B) number of words per utterance.
• C) number of morphemes per utterance.
• D) time taken to complete utterances.

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Definitions:

Non-directional

A hypothesis that specifies a difference or relationship but not the direction, stating only that one doesn't expect to find equality.

Independent Variable

A variable in a scientific experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Part-time

Refers to jobs or positions that require fewer hours of work per week than full-time positions.

Dependent Variable

The factor in research that is likely to shift following modifications to the independent variable.