Author Question: There is a negative relationship between the number of older siblings and the mental maturity scores ... (Read 46 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

There is a negative relationship between the number of older siblings and the mental maturity scores of six-year-old children. This statement is an example of a

a. null hypothesis. c. nondirectional hypothesis.
b. directional hypothesis. d. research problem.

Question 2

A teacher wishes to compare a new approach to teaching math (Method A) with the traditional approach (Method B), because she thinks Method A will improve the learning of math. Prior to the study, what general research hypothesis should the teacher state?

a. The traditional method (Method B) of teaching math is inadequate.
b. Method A should be utilized to teach math.
c. Can Method A be used successfully to teach math in this particular situation?
d. Students will learn more math with Method A than with Method B.