Shireen Thinks That People Learn Better When They Enjoy the Course

question 198

Multiple Choice

Shireen thinks that people learn better when they enjoy the course in which they are studying. In order to test her prediction, she must operationalize her variables. Which of the following best represents valid operational definitions of the variables contained within her prediction?

• A) test score; student ratings of the course
• B) test score; number of assignments submitted
• C) number of hours studying; student ratings of the course
• D) number of hours studying; number of assignments submitted

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Definitions:

First Course Exam

Typically refers to the initial examination or test taken in an academic course, assessing the students' understanding of the introductory material.

Optimism

A mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future.

Low Level

Refers to processes, operations, or phenomena that are basic, fundamental, or close to the underlying mechanism or hardware.

High Level

A term often used to describe actions, decisions, or concepts that are complex, abstract, or involve broad oversight or influence.