Matilda Is Interested in Number of Books Read by Each

question 24

Multiple Choice

Matilda is interested in number of books read by each of the third grade children in her school district during the academic year. She believes that there may be differences in the number of books read by classroom and by school and she thinks there is a positive relationship between number of books read and reading achievement as measured on the standardized assessment given at the end of the year.
-Matilda's study addresses two primary research questions. One addresses whether there are differences in number of books read by class and by school. The type of research addressed by this question represents an) _________research study.

• A) Descriptive
• B) Casual-Comparative
• C) Correlational
• D) Experimental

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Definitions:

Perspective-Taking

The ability to understand a situation or concept from an alternative point of view, often considering another person's thoughts, feelings, and motivations.

Selman's Stages

A theory outlining the stages of social understanding and perspective-taking in children and adolescents.

Society's Expectations

Are the norms, values, and roles that a society presumes and projects onto its members, influencing behavior and social interactions.

Psychosocial Development

Erikson’s theory, which emphasizes the importance of social relationships and conscious choice throughout the eight stages of development.