Entries by Daphne Hanson

Estimation of the intraclass correlation coefficient

Due to the binary nature of the dependent variables, multilevel logistic regression models were specified using STATA 13. The analyses began with the estimation of a null model (i.e., unconditional model) with no school-level variables in order to ascertain an estimation of the intraclass correlation coefficient (Snijders & Bosker, 2012). The models fit with demographic […]

The steps of the scientific method

Answer the following question using the steps of the scientific method which includes; observation, hypothesis, collecting data, analyzing, and interpreting data. Why do you think certain people and certain cultures enforce sex and gender binaries?

Theories on the nature and purpose of education

John Dewey has had a profound impact on Western education. His theories on the nature and purpose of education have shaped not only the American educational system but other Western Schools of education. Explain what Dewey considered to be the purpose(s) of education Analyze at least three principles of Dewey’s philosophy and their influence on […]

Changes in life span and developmental theory

The past two decades have brought forth many changes in life span and developmental theory. How have things changed in terms of feminist theory, patriarchy/gender expectations, social class, and economically fragile families? How have those changes influenced the way you see things within your own family system?

Indications of serious mental disorder

A 10-year-old boy who seems very intelligent to his parents and teacher is getting very low grades. He is frequently inattentive to the teacher and seems “spaced out.” There is no history of trauma to the head and no indications of serious mental disorder. It is not clear whether his problems occur solely in the […]