When a University Reduces Its Course Offerings in a Semester

question 131

Multiple Choice

When a university reduces its course offerings in a semester due to low student enrolment, it is pursuing a strategy of __________.

• A) integration
• B) retrenchment
• C) diversification
• D) stability
• E) concentration

Identify techniques for reducing biases in research such as placebo effect and experimenter expectancy effects.

Comprehend external validity and its importance in generalizing study results to broader contexts.

Distinguish between reliability and validity in experimental research.

Gain an understanding of scientific attitudes and their importance in scientific inquiry.

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Definitions:

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often leading to distress and impairment in daily functioning.

Retirement Income

Income that an individual receives after retiring from active employment, which can come from pensions, savings, investments, or government programs.

Canadian Labour Laws

The body of law that regulates the rights, restrictions, and obligations of workers, unions, and employers in Canada.

Disengagement Theory

A theory suggesting that as people age, they gradually withdraw from participation in society and are simultaneously relieved of responsibilities, resulting in mutual disengagement beneficial to both society and individuals.