Asked by Tristin Wright on Jul 02, 2024
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To determine whether a new teaching method is effective for children who struggle with math,you design a study where you implement the method with a group of six-year olds,a group of eight-year olds,and a group of ten-year olds.What type of study is this
A) naturalistic observation
B) longitudinal study
C) experimental study
D) cross-sectional study
Cross-Sectional Study
A research method that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.
Teaching Method
A systematic approach or strategy used by educators to facilitate learning in students, which can vary widely depending on the subject matter, student needs, and educational goals.
Experimental Study
A research method that involves the manipulation of one variable to determine if changes in one variable cause changes in another variable, conducted in a controlled environment.
- Gain insights into the experimental approaches applied in developmental psychology for the study of prenatal and early childhood development.
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Katherinne Cortez7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This is a cross-sectional study because it examines different age groups at one point in time to see how they differ in response to the teaching method, rather than observing the same subjects over a period of time or without manipulating any variables.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insights into the experimental approaches applied in developmental psychology for the study of prenatal and early childhood development.