Question 1

Research by Ogden,Brophy,and Evertson (1977)on selecting primary-grade students to read aloud suggests that the best method is to

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

The concerns of educational psychology are distinctive in that they

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The concerns of educational psychology relate to improving learning and instruction, which is a distinctive focus that sets it apart from other fields of study. It is not limited to the classroom alone, and it has a significant place in the laboratory as researchers study ways to optimize learning outcomes.

Question 3

According to the Woolfolk et al.text,which would be the biggest limitation facing student teachers?

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Student teaching often does not prepare prospective teachers well for starting off a school year with a new class, as it typically occurs mid-year when routines and relationships are already established.

Question 4

Which one of the following correlation coefficients indicates the strongest relationship?

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The answer of Which one of the following correlation coefficients...

Question 5

According to the Woolfolk text,which of the following is true of expert teachers?

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According to the Woolfolk text, expert teachers judge their success based on their students' achievements. Option A is incorrect as expert teachers are more likely to address students' wrong answers and offer explanations. Option B is incorrect as expert teachers are able to solve problems more efficiently due to their deep knowledge and experience. Option D is incorrect as expert teachers have a broad and integrated knowledge base, not a limited one.

Question 6

Wong (1987)indicated that when individuals read a research result,they tended to

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Wong (1987) suggested that individuals often perceive research results as more obvious after reading them, a phenomenon known as hindsight bias.

Question 7

The use of the "common sense" approach to teaching is viewed by educational psychologists as

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Educational psychologists advocate for evidence-based teaching practices supported by research, rather than relying solely on common sense or personal experience. While common sense may offer some solutions, it may not be effective for all students or situations. Therefore, it is important for educators to use research-based approaches to teaching.

Question 8

A case study is an investigation of

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A case study is an investigation of one person or group over a specific period of time. It is often used in psychology and social sciences to gather in-depth information about a particular individual or group and their experiences.

Question 9

A researcher concludes from his study that,on a typical school day,students spend only 50 percent of their time engaged in learning.What specific type of research must have been conducted in order for this conclusion to be valid?

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The conclusion that students spend only 50 percent of their time engaged in learning is a descriptive statement. This suggests that the research must have been a descriptive study that observed and described behaviors without manipulating any variables. A participant-observer may have observed students in a naturalistic setting, but an experimental design would involve manipulating variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships, which is not reflected in the conclusion. A single-subject design would have focused on a single participant, and the conclusion could not be generalized to all students.

Question 10

Considering the recent statistics on Canadian student diversity presented in the Woofolk et al.text,which of the following statements is TRUE?

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The Woofolk et al. text states that there has been an increase in the number of children living with family members other than just a mom and dad, indicating greater family diversity. The text does not mention anything about participation in religions or regular users of food banks. Additionally, the text notes that the majority of students with disabilities spend their day in regular classrooms, rather than in a separate Special Education class.

Question 11

A correlation is a statistical description indicating the

Accepted Answer

A correlation indicates both the direction and strength of a relationship between two variables.

Question 12

Which relationship BEST describes the impact of teacher preparation and quality of teaching?

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Research indicates that when teachers teach outside their field of expertise, it often negatively impacts student achievement, suggesting a relationship between teacher preparation and teaching quality.

Question 13

What type of correlation coefficient is likely to be obtained between reading ability and running ability of high-school students?

Accepted Answer

There is no known relationship between reading ability and running ability, therefore the correlation coefficient is likely to be close to zero.

Question 14

A correlation coefficient of 0.90 indicates that

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A correlation coefficient of 0.90 means that there is a strong positive relationship between the two events. However, correlation does not necessarily imply causation, so option A is incorrect. Also, it does not mean that the events are related for only 10% of the time as in option C. The correct interpretation is that the two events have a 90% correlation, meaning that as one event increases or decreases, the other is likely to do the same.

Question 15

A researcher participates in a class over a two-month period and analyzes the strategies the teacher employs to maintain discipline.This research is an example of what specific type of research study?

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This research is an example of ethnography, which is a qualitative research method that entails observing and studying a specific group or culture over an extended period of time to obtain a deep understanding of their behavior, beliefs, practices, and values. The researcher is participating in the class and analyzing the teacher's disciplinary strategies, which involves observing and documenting the teacher's interactions with students, the tone of voice used, the consequences applied for disruptive behavior, etc. This type of research provides a rich, detailed description of the teacher's disciplinary practices, and it allows the researcher to gain insight into the teacher's perspective and the contextual factors that influence discipline in the classroom.

Question 16

When studies are based only on observations,the results should be expressed as

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When studies are based only on observations without any manipulation or control of variables, the results should be expressed as descriptive findings, such as the characteristics, patterns, or associations observed in the subjects or phenomena under study, rather than cause-and-effect relationships, principles, or theories.

Question 17

A positive correlation between two factors indicates that the factors

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A positive correlation indicates that as one factor increases, the other factor tends to increase as well or when one factor decreases, the other factor tends to decrease as well. Therefore, the best choice is D: tend to increase or decrease together.

Question 18

What size or direction of correlation coefficient is likely to be obtained between children's ages (from five to 13 years)and the distance that they can long jump?

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Question 19

When a correlation coefficient of -0.80 is found between factor A and factor B,the most accurate interpretation is that

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A correlation coefficient of -0.80 indicates a strong negative relationship between factor A and factor B. This means that as factor A decreases, factor B tends to increase. Therefore, choice B is the most accurate interpretation.

Question 20

A correlation study indicates that teachers' interest in teaching and the amount of the day their students are engaged in learning correlate at +0.46.This coefficient would indicate that

Accepted Answer

A correlation coefficient of +0.46 indicates a positive correlation, meaning that as one variable (teachers' interest in teaching) increases, the other variable (the amount of time students are engaged in learning) tends to increase as well. Therefore, the correct answer is B, as teacher interest increases, engaged time tends to increase.

Quiz 1: Learning, teaching, and Educational Psychology

Research by Ogden,Brophy,and Evertson (1977) on selecting primary-grade students to read aloud suggests that the best method is to