An Education Researcher Was Interested in Examining the Effect of the Teaching

question 21

Multiple Choice

An education researcher was interested in examining the effect of the teaching method and the effect of the teacher on students' scores on a reading test. Suppose there are four different teachers (Juliana, Felix, Sonia, and Helen) and three different teaching methods (A, B, and C) . Students were randomly assigned to a teaching method and teacher. Those who studied with Sonia using method B achieved the highest scores.

• A) Retrospective observational study
• B) Prospective observational study
• C) Experiment

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Definitions:

Excess Burden

The amount by which the burden of a tax exceeds the total revenue collected. Also called deadweight loss.

Tax Revenue

The revenue collected by governments from taxes.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization.

Excess Burden

The cost to society created by market inefficiency, particularly through taxation or other government policies, beyond the immediate financial effects.