Researchers Look at a Variety of Factors When They Evaluate

question 27

Multiple Choice

Researchers look at a variety of factors when they evaluate the quality of child care centers. Which one of the following are they least likely to look at?

• A) The adult-child ratio at the center
• B) The training and experience of the staff
• C) The ethnic and racial makeup of the children
• D) The use of developmentally appropriate activities

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

An indicator of the extent of differences or spread within a group of numbers.

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points collected in a sample from a population, used for making estimations or testing hypotheses.

Finite Population Correction Factor

An adjustment applied in statistical calculations to account for the effect of sampling from a finite population, as opposed to an infinite one.

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points selected from a population for the purpose of statistical analysis.