Given the Following Research Question: "Are There Differences in Individual

question 77

Multiple Choice

Given the following research question: "Are there differences in individual student achievement scores in advanced science classes between classes where students sit in the lecture style seating and those where students sit in cluster seating?" Type of classroom represents an)

• A) independent variable.
• B) dependent variable.
• C) extraneous variable.
• D) affective variable.

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Definitions:

Assumptions

Beliefs or statements taken for granted without proof.

Phenomena

Observable events or occurrences that can be investigated scientifically to understand their underlying principles.

Theory

An organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships.

Informed Consent

The doctrine that anyone who participates in human research must do so voluntarily and must know enough about the study to make an intelligent decision about whether to take part.