School Psychologist P K to 12

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Competency 1—Knowledge of statistics, research methods, and program evaluation

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A school psychologist wants to determine the effectiveness of a multisensory teaching strategy that includes several attributes. This issue can be investigated most appropriately through which of the following research methods?

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Develop a questionnaire addressing the attributes of the strategy and distribute it to randomly selected students. Analyze the questionnaire results for correlations.
Initiate a multiple-correlation study that compares the variables for statistically significant correlations. Evaluate quantitative information about the attributes of the strategy.
Begin a single-case study on an individual student with whom the strategy will be implemented. Compare the student's performance from a previous school year to current school year.
Use an experimental design with randomly selected students to receive instruction using the strategy and a control group. Compare the groups' learning gains throughout the school year.

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Question 2 of 30

Competency 1—Knowledge of statistics, research methods, and program evaluation

School Psychologist P K to 12