An Instructor Is Teaching a Week Long Class in a Highly

question 348

Multiple Choice

An instructor is teaching a week long class in a highly technical subject area specific to the contracting company. On the second day, three-fourths of the class is confused. Which of the following is the MOST effective plan for the third day?

• A) Create a lab exercise to be performed in groups
• B) Create a new presentation using graphics
• C) Plan more time for questions on the third day
• D) Spend time reviewing the concepts that seemed to cause confusion

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Sweets

Food items that are rich in sugar and often used as a treat or dessert.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Experimenter's Manipulations

The deliberate alteration of variables by a researcher in an experiment to determine their effects on the outcome.