a. What are the differences between systematic and unsystematic research syntheses? b. Should more confidence be placed in a systematic research synthesis than in an unsystematic one? Why or why not? c. What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting a systematic as opposed to an unsystematic research synthesis?

a. What steps should we go through to conduct the research synthesis? b. How would you come up with terms to use in searching the literature for a systematic research synthesis? c. What are the differences between an exploratory research synthesis and a hypothesistesting research synthesis? Explain. d. What process should we use to conduct

a. What is meant by the term effect size? In your answer, explain how an effect size is interpreted. b. What are the issues related to single-case design studies when conducting a research synthesis? Are there any good solutions to these issues? c. What factors might affect the validity of the research synthesis? Describe each.

a. What is the purpose of the research synthesis? b. What descriptors were used by the authors? In your response, indicate what types of studies were reviewed. c. What study characteristics did the authors extract from the primary studies? d. What was the average effect size obtained? e. What did the authors conclude about the

A. Associate the following characteristics with the correct age group. Some may seem to fit both categories; choose the most appropriate one. Write the characteristics under the headings “Younger Preschooler” (2- and 3-year-olds) and “Older Preschooler” (4- and 5-year-olds). “Look, I’m jumping.” repetitions telegraphic speech omission of letter sounds rhyming and nonsense words adult-like speech

A truly typical or average child a. would have all the characteristics of his age. b. is almost impossible to find. c. is one who speaks better than his peers. d. learns about 20 words in each day.

Repetition in the speech of the young child a. needs careful watching. b. is common for children aged 2 to 5. c. indicates higher intelligence. d. happens for a variety of reasons but usually means a hearing problem exists.

Name-calling and swearing a. may take place after the preschool years. b. can gain attention. c. shows that children are playful. d. happens only with poorly behaved children.

A word like “blood” or “ghost” a. may spread quickly to many children. b. has impact value. c. can make people listen. d. all the above.

Most younger preschoolers a. cannot correctly pronounce all the vowels. b. omit some letter sounds. c. have similar-to-adult speech. d. none of the above.