In His Study of Effectiveness of Driver's Education Programs, Cameron

question 6

Multiple Choice

In his study of effectiveness of driver's education programs, Cameron administers a practice items from a drivers' test. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatments, either a tutorial that narrates content, or an equivalent amount of time to practice items with feedback. After the treatment, Cameron again assesses students' knowledge with a drivers' test. He set his alpha at p = .05, and reported that significant differences indicated that those in the practice with feedback condition outperformed those in the tutorial condition. Which of the following were appropriate for Cameron to use to analyze his data?

• A) t test
• B) ANCOVA
• C) Chi Square
• D) Pearson r

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Definitions:

Correlational Method

Research in which two or more variables are measured and compared to determine to what extent, if any, they are associated.

Quasi-Experimental Design

A research strategy that attempts to estimate the causal impact of an intervention without random assignment to treatment or control groups.

Experimental Method

A study in which a researcher manipulates a variable, referred to as the independent variable, measures possible effects on another variable, referred to as the dependent variable, and tries to hold all other variables constant.

Stereotype Threat

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