- Industry: Education
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A listing of works used and/or considered by an author in the preparation of a work.
Industry:Education
A psychological theory that claims all mental states can be reduced to statements of observable behaviors. In learning theory, the claim is all learning is based on a stimulus-response relationship.
Industry:Education
Errors in statistical sampling or testing that are by favoring some factors over others. Bias reduces the overall validity of research. See also: Halo effect, Reliability, Validity.
Industry:Education
The process for identifying standards to use in comparison of practices, activities, institutions or equipment; standards my be used to identify minimal levels or for determining relative performances for comparison of subjects.
Industry:Education
Communication that takes place either when communication between participants occurs at different times. Participants often are also in different locations. Contrasted with synchronous communication.
Industry:Education
Standardized test designed to assess an individual's potential to acquire and/or develop knowledge or skills.
Industry:Education
The process of evaluating and measure an individuals achievement; typically done with assessment tools such as assignments or examinations.
Industry:Education
Formal education geared to individuals classified as adults, typically over the age of 18; includes education provided by institutions of higher education but may also include informal training of workers or others in the development of a specific skill set or knowledge.
Industry:Education
Arrangements provided to ensure the opportunity for individuals to participate in an institution; often refers to the Arrangements offered to students with disabilities to ensure maximum opportunity.
Industry:Education
An affective or emotional response a person has to material, which is based on the individual's background knowledge, attitudes, and experiences.
Industry:Education
