Question 1

The research method in which the goal is scientific objectivity and the focus is on numerical data is known as

Options :

A : quantitative analysis

B : qualitative analysis

C : random variation

D : secondary analysis

E : the margin of error

Answer: A

Question 2

How did President Roosevelt justify the concessions made to Stalin at Yalta?

Options :

A : He convinced Stalin to cede back to Poland lands taken between 1939 and 1941.

B : He obtained promises of free and fair elections in Eastern Europe from Stalin

C : He obtained a promise that Russia would go to war with Japan

D : He was fearful of Russian military might in Eastern Europe

E : He planned a later conference where he would renegotiate the Yalta agreements.

Answer: C

Question 3

All of the following aspects of Congress affect the legislative process EXCEPT

Options :

A : parties

B : committees

C : hours

D : rules

E : staff

Answer: C

Question 4

Jimmy looks at his homework and decides he had better do math first because it always takes him longest.
Jimmy is

Options :

A : using metacognition

B : poor at math

C : probably better on verbal tests

D : using a recognition strategy

E : an unusually self-aware child

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following would be an example of maintenance rehearsal?

Options :

A : Connecting new material to old

B : Attempting to create examples of the new material

C : Repeating the information over and over again

D : Attempting to personalize the material

E : Using mnemonic devices

Answer: C

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