A School Psychologist Is Interested in Determining If Children with Attention

question 135

Multiple Choice

A school psychologist is interested in determining if children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) learn better if English literature is read to them rather than having them read the material themselves. A random sample of 10 sixth graders with ADD is selected and divided into two groups of 5 each. One of the groups has a story read to them (Listening Group) and the other reads the story themselves (Reading Group) . A quiz on the story is given after each group has finished reading or hearing the story. The following scores were obtained with 20 being a perfect score. The 95% confidence interval for equals _________.

• A) 0.25 - 6.72
• B) 0.31 - 4.47
• C) 0.42 - 6.78
• D) 0.47 - 5.64

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Definitions:

Obedience Experiments

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Visual Perception

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Perceived Authority

The extent to which an individual is viewed as a source of knowledgeable or legitimate power by others.

Compliance Levels

The degree to which individuals or groups follow guidelines, rules, or regulations imposed by authorities or standards.