Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Developmental Change

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a developmental change?

• A)Your teenage son decides to become a vegetarian.
• B)Your daughter perfects her fastball in pitching practice.
• C)Your 35-year-old cousin gains 15 pounds on a cruise.
• D)Your niece's ability to use logical reasoning changes between ages 5 and 15.

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Definitions:

Experimental Studies

Research designs that involve the manipulation of one or more variables to determine their effect on one or more outcome variables.

Observational

Relating to the collection of data by observing and measuring phenomena as they occur naturally, without manipulation or intervention.

Categorical Variable

A variable that can take on one of a limited, and usually fixed, number of possible values, assigning each individual to a particular group or category.

Quantitative Variable

A type of variable that can be measured and expressed numerically, allowing for mathematical operations and statistical analysis.