Of the Following, Which Likely Describes a Causal-Comparative Study

question 22

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which likely describes a causal-comparative study?

• A) The hygiene procedures followed during a day in a high school alternative schooling environment
• B) The differences between mathematics learning outcomes in traditional and alternative schooling
• C) The relationship between alternative schooling and later youth criminal offenses in urban youth offenders
• D) The qualifications or credentials of teachers in a typical alternative school located in the southwest United States

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Definitions:

Temperament

Temperament refers to the inherent aspects of an individual's personality, including mood, disposition, and adaptability, often observable in infancy and thought to be partially hereditary.

Ambivalent/Resistant

Ambivalent/Resistant is a type of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty, where infants or individuals seek closeness to caregivers but resist contact or comfort due to inconsistent caregiving responses.

Disorganized

Referring to a state of confusion or disorder, lacking in structure or planning.

Infant-Father Attachment

The unique emotional bond that develops between an infant and their father, affecting the child's development and emotional well-being.