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Causal-Comparative Research
Applying What You Know

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Consider the following study: A researcher investigates the possible effect on classroom discipline of inclusion versus separate classes for students with moderate autism. She believes that teacher expectations for students with special needs will influence her findings.

1 . Diagram and label the basic research design. [Hint]

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2 . Describe two ways that the researcher can control for possible effects of teacher expectations. [Hint]

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3 . Is this study best conducted through causal comparative or experimental design? Justify your response. [Hint]

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4 . Explain the method you would use to analyze data from this study. [Hint]

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5 . What would be a logical research hypothesis for this study? [Hint]

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