The Purpose of the Original Quantitative Case Study Completed in the Text

question 15

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the original quantitative case study completed in the text was that of assessing:

• A) Whether characteristics of each nursing home affects a 4 or 5 star rating
• B) Whether characteristics of the population of each state are associated with the % of the nursing homes in the state that receive 1 or 2 star ratings
• C) Both a and b
• D) Neither a nor b

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most values cluster around a central region, with values tapering off as they move away from the center.

Gifted Children

Children who exhibit a significantly higher level of intelligence or specific talent compared to their peers.

Terman's Study

A longitudinal study begun in 1921 by Lewis Terman that followed the lives of gifted children into adulthood to study their characteristics and development.

Longitudinal Study

A research method that involves observing the same subjects over a period of time, often years or decades, to detect developments or changes.