Answer to Question 1
The response should describe a study that might reasonably address the question. In addition, it should:
a. Reflect an experimental study, a quasi-experimental study, or a correlational study. A well-designed experimental study could reveal a cause-effect relationship, whereas other designs might suggestbut could not actually provethat the new technique fosters better study habits.
b. List at least five of the following steps:
Identify the area of focus
Design an appropriate study
Seek permission from students and their parents
Inform a supervisor about the project, and seek his or her permission
Identify a valid means of assessing students' study habits
Deliver the new technique to some or all students
Collect data about students' study habits
Analyze the data
Draw conclusions from the data
Inform students and parents about the results
Develop an action plan (i.e., decide whether to use the new technique and, if so, how)
Answer to Question 2
D