A Researcher Introduces a New Phonics Program in One Preschool

question 45

Multiple Choice

A researcher introduces a new phonics program in one preschool and uses a neighboring preschool as a no-treatment control group. After the program is in place for one academic year, the researcher intends to evaluate the reading skills of the students in both preschools and then compare their scores. This research cannot be classified as a true experiment because ____.

• A) the treatment is administered to only one group
• B) there is no pretest to determine mathematics ability before the program
• C) the researcher does not control the assignment of participants to groups
• D) it is not conducted in a laboratory

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Definitions:

Coercive

Employing force or intimidation to obtain compliance or control over others.

Instrumental Compliance

Following rules or guidelines not out of agreement or belief but as a means to achieve a certain goal or reward.

Imitates

To take or follow as a model; to replicate someone’s behavior or actions.

Resistance

Opposition or refusal to accept or comply with changes, policies, or practices.