Principles of Discontinuity Suggest That If an Individual Arrives in the United

question 27

Multiple Choice

Principles of discontinuity suggest that if an individual arrives in the United States late in life, then it is expected that:

• A) the individual will not be proficient in the new language at certain ages.
• B) the individual will not have capacity to learn the new language.
• C) a window of opportunity exists during which the individual can learn the new language.
• D) puberty marks the age at which immigrants will stop being able to acquire the new language.

Understand the principles of systematic observation and its applications.

Identify the ethical considerations and challenges associated with participant and naturalistic observation.

Comprehend the role of observer objectivity and bias in observational research.

Understand the use and importance of coding systems in observational research.

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Definitions:

Mean Square

A statistic that represents the average of the squares of a set of values, often used in variance and regression analysis.

F Statistic

A ratio of variances that is used in the analysis of variance (ANOVA) to assess the significance of group differences.

Population Variances

A measure of the spread of a population's values.

Sample Sizes

The number of observations or elements chosen from a population to be included in a sample, affecting the accuracy and reliability of statistical analysis.