A Researcher Studies Language Development by Selecting a Sample of Two-Year-Old

question 29

Multiple Choice

A researcher studies language development by selecting a sample of two-year-old children, a sample of three-year-old children, and a sample of four-year-old children. Each child's language skill is measured and the researcher plans to compare the scores for the three groups. This study is an example of a(n) ____.

• A) time-series design
• B) interrupted time-series design
• C) cross-sectional developmental design
• D) longitudinal developmental design

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Definitions:

Core Job Characteristic

Fundamental attributes that affect an individual's work motivation, satisfaction, and performance, such as skill variety, task identity, and autonomy.

Hackman And Oldham

A theory proposed by Richard Hackman and Greg Oldham that suggests job design can influence employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance through five core job dimensions.

Autonomy

The capacity of an individual to make an informed, uncoerced decision, often associated with the ability to act independently.

Task Identity

The extent to which a job involves doing a complete piece of work, from beginning to end.