Nala Wants to Determine If Providing Awards for Science Fair

question 30

Multiple Choice

Nala wants to determine if providing awards for science fair winners increases or decreases participation by average students. She thinks that by promoting science as a competition some children may decide not to participate. To address this question, Nala identifies two types of schools in her district, schools that provide awards or schools that do not. She compares the participation rate of students in her two groups. Given Nala's study, what is the dependent variable?

• A) School location
• B) Student achievement
• C) School type
• D) Participation rate

Recognize the significance of sedimentary structures and their environmental implications.

Distinguish between different sedimentary rock types based on their formation environments.

Infer past environmental conditions from sedimentary rock characteristics.

Describe the role of water currents in sedimentary rock formation and layering.

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Definitions:

Cultural or Ethnic Group

A community of individuals who share common cultural or racial backgrounds and traditions.

Developmental Scale

A tool or measurement system used to assess and compare the developmental progress of individuals, usually children, in various domains.

Infant

A very young child or baby, typically between birth and one year of age.

Mentally Retarded Student

NO. Preferred term: Student with an intellectual disability.