A Researcher Reports That Students Who Have the Highest Achievement

question 57

Multiple Choice

A researcher reports that students who have the highest achievement in school tend to be more involved in extracurricular activities compared to students with lower achievement. What specific type of research was most likely conducted to inform this finding?

• A) Descriptive
• B) Correlational
• C) Ethnographic
• D) Experimental

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Definitions:

Laspeyres Price Index

An economic measure that calculates the change in the cost of acquiring a fixed basket of goods and services, based on the prices of those goods and services in a base period.

Laspeyres Price Index

An economic index that calculates the change in the price level of a basket of goods and services based on the prices and quantities consumed in a base period.

Consumptions

The process of using goods and services to satisfy wants or needs, often measured as an important component of economic activity.

Base Year

A base year is a specific year against which economic growth is measured, often used as a reference point for the calculation of index numbers.