Determine Which Evaluation Guideline Applies Best in Questioning the Results

question 58

Multiple Choice

Determine which evaluation guideline applies best in questioning the results of the described study
-A reading teacher wanted to know how many books her students read over the summer. She asked the local librarian to keep a record for her. The record showed that 7 students checked out a total of 60 books. At the first faculty meeting she reported that, on average, students in
Her class read 8.6 books over the summer.

• A) Consider the sampling method.
• B) Consider the measurement of the variable of interest.
• C) Consider the source.
• D) Consider possible confounding variables.

Analyze the impact of different parenting styles on adolescent development and self-esteem.

Understand the development of self-esteem and identity during adolescence.

Identify factors contributing to conflicts between adolescents and their parents.

Recognize the importance of romantic relationships and dating in adolescent development.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.