Assignment:
An experimental study has been designed to determine the effectiveness of a new reading program on the reading comprehension of first-grade students. As a researcher, discuss each of the following:
1. Likely sampling technique.
2. Possible research hypotheses (both non-directional and directional).
3. Extraneous variables that should be considered and ways to control for those variables.
4. Ways you might operationally define your dependent variable.
5. What you would need to know about the treatment or independent variable.
Provide any references as necessary.