Conclusions of a scientific study are based on whether the evidence supports or refutes the hypothesis.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 2The purpose of the scientific method is to find ways to support researchers' hypotheses.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 3A research question becomes a hypothesis when it is restated as a prediction or idea that can be tested.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 4The primary concern of developmental scientists is to explore the processes of development (how), rather than the reasons behind these processes (why).
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 5The science of human development examines how, but not why, people change over time.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 6An instrument designed to test 12 object-control and locomotor skills in children from 3 to 11 years is the
A. Denver II Developmental Screening Test
B. Fundamental Motor Pattern Assessment Instrument
C. Scale of Intra-gross Motor Assessment
D. Test of Gross Motor Development-2
Question 7The Denver II Developmental Screening Test was designed to screen
A. children between 1 month and 6 years of age
B. children between 4 and 14.5 years of age
C. adolescents
D. older adults