An Experiment to Determine the Most Effective Way to Teach

question 113

Multiple Choice

An experiment to determine the most effective way to teach safety principles applied four different teaching methods. Some employees were given programmed instruction booklets and worked through the course at their own pace. Other employees attended lectures. A third group watched a television presentation, and a fourth group was divided into small discussion groups. A high of 10 was possible. A sample of five tests was selected from each group. The test grade results were: At the 0.01 level, what is the critical value?

• A) 1.00
• B) 1.96
• C) 3.24
• D) 5.29

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Definitions:

Follower

An individual who supports and is guided by another person or by a group or organization.

Implicit Followership Prototype

A subconscious set of expectations about the behaviors and characteristics that define an ideal follower within a group or organizational context.

Incompetence

The lack of necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to perform a task or job effectively, often leading to substandard outcomes or failure.

Insubordination

The act of willfully disobeying or disrespecting higher authority.