At the Beginning of the Term, Researchers Measured the Attitudes

question 24

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the term, researchers measured the attitudes of students taking a class in cross-cultural communication. At the end of the term, the students' attitudes were measured again. This is an example of a(n) _____ design.

• A)nonequivalent control group
• B)independent groups
• C)one-shot case study
• D)one-group pretest-posttest

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A bacterium found in hot springs, known for its heat-tolerant enzyme used in PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology.

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Vibrio Cholerae

The bacterium that causes cholera, a severe diarrheal illness, through the production of a toxin that affects the absorption of water in the small intestine.

Lactobacillus

A genus of bacteria that is part of the lactic acid bacteria group, often found in yogurt and other fermented foods, beneficial for gut health.