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armygirl

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A researcher wants to know if young infants notice any differences between classical music and jazz music. Which data collection technique would be most useful for this purpose?
 
  a. a simple test with yes-no questions
  b. a series of MRI scans
  c. the habituation procedure
  d. observation of vocalizations when the music changes

Question 2

A first-time researcher wants to determine whether a new approach to teaching preschool is more effective than older, more traditional approaches. She is thinking that she might use one or more tests as a way of assessing the effectiveness of the new approach. As she reads about the benefits and disadvantages of tests as a means of collecting data, the researcher is most likely to discover that tests:
 
  a. Invariably involve paper and pencil, even for very young children
  b. Can be useful in obtaining information about children's cognitive processes
  c. Far surpass other techniques as a means of collecting research data
  d. Have little value as a basis for drawing inferences about educational practices



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jazzlynnnnn

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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