You Have Been Asked to Conduct a Study Titled "The

question 69

Essay

You have been asked to conduct a study titled "The Effect of Watching Television on the Grades of First-Year College Students." What theoretical perspective will you use to guide your study and why? Explain at least two hypotheses you have about the effect of TV on grades. Describe the method you will use to conduct your study and explain why that method is most appropriate.

---

Definitions:

Compelling State Interest

A principle in law that allows the government to regulate a freedom or right when it is necessary to protect significant governmental or societal interests.

Affirmative Action Plans

Strategies implemented by organizations to promote increased representation and inclusion of groups historically discriminated against.

Civil Right Act

Legislation aimed at preventing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin and enforcing legal rights of all citizens.

Sexual Orientation

An inherent or immutable enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other people.