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go.lag · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

A researcher found a statistically significant one point difference in mean ACT scores between students who studied on their own and those who attended a professional test-taking seminar. The researcher can conclude that

a. the means for the groups are statistically different from each other.
b. the professional training seminar produces considerably better ACT scores.
c. professional training is necessary for better ACT scores.
d. None of these is true.

Question 2

Note the types of behaviors you would expect to see a self-regulated learner exhibit with respect to the task analysis and self-motivational components of the forethought phase of Zimmerman's self-regulatory model.

What will be an ideal response?

angrybirds13579 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

With respect to task analysis, a self-regulated learner sets goals and formulates strategic plans to achieve those goals. With respect to self-motivational beliefs, a self- regulated learner has a high level of self-efficacy, expects positive consequences for achieving her goals, is intrinsically interested in the task, and has a learning
orientation.