In an Experimental Study Examining Whether Children Who Are Read

question 43

Multiple Choice

In an experimental study examining whether children who are read to more often score higher on vocabulary tests in first grade,the independent variable would be the __________.

• A) frequency of read-alouds
• B) type of books parents read
• C) child's vocabulary score
• D) difficulty of vocabulary words

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back, carrying messages between the brain and the body.

Snoring

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NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, a type of sleep that is characterized by slower brain waves and is considered restful and restorative.

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