Tobin Conducted a Study in Which He Randomly Assigned Participants

question 14

Multiple Choice

Tobin conducted a study in which he randomly assigned participants to two treatment conditions to test if there were differences by treatment on the number of classroom referrals. He then interviewed selected students regarding their experiences with the two treatments. In the results section of his study it is unclear at times from which data he has drawn his conclusions. This flaw is most directly related to reporting of ____________ research study.

• A) Experimental
• B) Mixed methods
• C) Narrative
• D) Corrleational

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Definitions:

McGregor's Theory X

A management theory that assumes employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, necessitating control and coercion by management.

Theory Y

Refers to a management style that is optimistic about employees, assuming they find work as natural as play and will be self-directed if the job is satisfying.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization from the late 18th to early 19th century that transformed mainly agricultural societies into industrialized and urban ones.

Company Towns

Historically, communities where practically all stores and housing are owned by the one company that is also the main employer.