Audrey Examines Students' Learning of Science Principles from Interactive Games

question 68

Multiple Choice

Audrey examines students' learning of science principles from interactive games. She randomly assigns the fifth grade students in her study to a control condition with no play time, a timed play condition, or an unlimited time play condition. She also groups her students into either high or low ability groups. She measures her students with a knowledge pretest, a post-test, and a delayed post-test.
-Which of the following is an independent variable in Audrey's study?

• A) Ability
• B) Fifth grade
• C) Post-test exam
• D) Science principles

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Definitions:

Morals

Principles or beliefs concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior, often shaped by cultural and personal values.

In-Group

A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member.

Currying Favor

The act of using flattery or strategic friendliness to gain favor or advantaged treatment from someone, especially in a professional or political context.

Future Favors

Acts or services performed with the expectation that they will be repaid in the future; often in the context of building reciprocal relationships.