Ms Mills Holds Up a Picture of a Dog and Asks

question 44

Multiple Choice

Ms. Mills holds up a picture of a dog and asks her first graders, "What letter does this word start with?" Most of the students yell out, "D!" "You're absolutely right," Ms. Mills responds, "the word dog begins with a D." This interaction can best be described as:

• A) Decoding
• B) Immersion
• C) An IRE cycle
• D) An authentic activity

Distinguish between different types of variables (qualitative, quantitative, latent, etc.) and scales of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio).

Recognize the utility of standard scores in comparing data.

Comprehend the basic concepts and tools of descriptive and inferential statistics.

Understand the concept of distribution shapes and their implications.

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Definitions:

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