A Researcher Wants to Investigate the Effect of Weather on College

question 19

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to investigate the effect of weather on college students' study habits. On a sunny day, the researcher sits in the quad and records the number of minutes each student puts into studying. The researcher finds that the mean number of minutes of study is 39.8. This is an example of a:

• A)one-shot case study.
• B)one-group pretest-posttest design.
• C)sequential method.
• D)random group design.

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Definitions:

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, often considered essential in therapeutic and caregiving settings.

Congruent

In agreement or harmony; when two things align or match in terms of shape, size, or position.

Incongruent

Incongruent describes a state or expression that does not align with one's true feelings or thoughts, leading to dissonance and confusion.

Additive

A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it, often used in the context of food, chemicals, or materials.