Which of the Following Research Questions Is Most Likely to Be

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research questions is most likely to be asked by a cognitive psychologist?

• A)To what extent is student learning influenced by the sociocultural makeup of the class?
• B)Do students learn material better when the learning takes place over time or when they "cram" for an exam?
• C)Which stress reduction techniques are most effective for college students to reduce the stress of balancing academic and social demands?
• D)Are there common characteristics among students who graduate in the top 1% of their class?

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Definitions:

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

A standardized test designed to measure various aspects of human intelligence and cognitive ability in adults.

Z-score

A metric that shows how many standard deviations away a specific data point lies from the average.

National Center for Health Statistics

A division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tasked with collecting and analyzing data related to the health of the United States population.

Standard Deviation

A measure reflecting the variation or spread in a collection of data points.