Design an Observational Study on a Topic of Your Choice

question 21

Essay

Design an observational study on a topic of your choice. Make sure that there are at least 2 independent variables in the study. Alternatively, you may use a study you designed for the essay questions in prior chapters, if appropriate. Discuss what steps you would take to assess the internal validity of a causal relationship between the outcome and one of the independent variables. Explain the reasoning for your assessment process.

Develop the ability to identify key features of conic sections such as center, radius, vertices, co-vertices, and foci.

Enhance skills in graphing equations of parabolas, circles, and ellipses.

Apply knowledge of algebra to solve geometrical problems related to parabolas, circles, and ellipses.

Understand the different reasons and motivations for corporate mergers and acquisitions.

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Definitions:

Zone of Proximal Development

A concept developed by Vygotsky, referring to the difference between what a learner can achieve independently and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Bidirectional Function

A relationship or interaction that goes in two directions, often referring to the mutual influence two variables have on each other.

Sociobiological

Related to the study of the biological basis of social behavior in animals and humans.

Theory-Theory

The idea that children naturally construct theories about the world as a way of understanding it, similar to how scientists form theories to explain their observations.