Which of the Following Would Be an Inappropriate Use of Practical

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an inappropriate use of practical action research studies?

• A) Study of a local problem
• B) Inquiry by an individual practitioner, such as a teacher
• C) Attempt to generate a theory about a process
• D) Focus on professional development

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Definitions:

Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT)

A standardized test designed to measure students' reasoning abilities in the areas of verbal, quantitative, and non-verbal (or spatial) reasoning.

Standard Error of the Estimate

A statistical measure that indicates the accuracy with which a sample represents a population.

GPA

Grade Point Average, a standardized measure of academic achievement within a specific period, calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted.

Norm Referencing

A method of scoring in which test scores are compared to a group of other scores called the norm group.