Author Question: Which of the following is an acceptable hypothesis? a. Students taught by the phonics method ... (Read 156 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which of the following is an acceptable hypothesis?

a. Students taught by the phonics method achieve higher reading scores than students taught by the whole language approach.
b. The phonics method will be better than the whole language approach in elementary reading instruction.
c. Elementary schools should return to the use of phonics in teaching reading.
d. Elementary school teachers prefer the phonics method in teaching reading.

Question 2

Which of the following hypotheses is directional?

a. There will be a significant relationship between the number of hours students work and their grade point averages.
b. There will be a significant difference in the achievement of students taught by Method A and those taught by Method B.
c. There will be a significant relationship between parent and student reports of family involvement in homework.
d. Students who participate in extracurricular activities will have significantly more positive attitudes toward school than students who do not participate in extracurricular activities.