What is meant by the "product" of educational achievement? Discuss methods used to assess
such product or outcome.
What will be an ideal response?
Although it is acknowledged that there are personal and environmental variables that
facilitate the development of achievement, some researchers are content to assess the
outcome or "product" of this educational process. Educational achievement, in terms of
outcomes, is assessed via academic achievement (standardized test scores), educational
attainment (years of education), and school performance (grade point average; grades in
classes).
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Anderson and colleagues (2010) have conducted extensive research on the effects of violent video games. Their research suggests
A) no causal link between short-term effects of video game playing and behaviour, but correlational data suggested that long-term exposure results in delinquent behaviour. B) no causal link between the effects of video game playing and behaviour. C) a short-term immediate effect on thoughts and behaviour from playing a violent game can be found but no detrimental long-term effects were evident. D) there is a causal link between violent video game playing and aggressive thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. E) adults and university students show few effects of violent video game playing but an increase in aggression was seen in children who had aggressive tendencies.
Students from a fourth-grade classroom in Canada were asked which of the following occupations were jobs men work in. Which of the following would be an occupation these students would name?
a. librarian b. astronomer c. nurse d. supermarket clerk