Determine the Evaluation Guideline That Applies Best in Questioning the Results

question 9

Multiple Choice

Determine the evaluation guideline that applies best in questioning the results of the described study.
-A new publisher of educational texts reported: "We had teachers use our texts in six Algebra I classes and other
Teachers use another leading text in six Algebra I classes. We tested the students at the end of the semester and
Students using our text scored 11 points higher."

• A)Consider possible confounding variables.
• B)Consider the source.
• C)Consider the sampling method.
• D)Consider the population.

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Definitions:

Projective Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that people project their own unconscious feelings, desires, and attitudes onto ambiguous stimuli.

Ambiguous Stimulus

A stimulus that lacks clarity or can be interpreted in multiple ways, often used in psychological experiments to explore perception, personality, or decision-making.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools that use ambiguous stimuli to uncover a person’s unconscious desires, fears, and struggles.

Objective Tests

Standardized assessments that measure an individual's knowledge, abilities, or traits without subjective judgement from the test giver.