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multiple choice questions for Objective 5



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Question 1.
Dr. Perkins is studying the effect of two approaches on preschool children who have been misbehaving. Which threat to internal validity should she control?

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Question 2.
An event like the September 11 terrorist attacks could create a problem with which threat to internal validity?

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Question 3.
Dr. Ortiz used a posttest that was far too easy for the subjects in both the experimental and treatment groups. Most students earned a perfect score. What threat to internal validity is a problem?

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Question 4.
If Dr. Fink studies the effects of two reading programs on students who were academically not ready for first grade, he will likely control for

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Question 5.
The biggest threat to validity in a study of intact groups is

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Question 6.
What is the concern related to mortality?

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Question 7.
Dr. Woods is studying the golf swings of two groups of kids participating in local summer programs. The groups were formed based on the ages of the kids, and he works with each group for two weeks. Which threat to internal validity is a possible concern?

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