alleryRosenthal and Jacobson's classroom study was criticised for:
Ausing no control group
Btesting only older boys
Cweak method, no replication
Ddropping the IQ scores
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. weak method, no replication
1. The study told teachers some pupils would 'bloom' and found IQ gains.
2. It was criticised for weak methodology and lack of replicability.
3. It used a disguised IQ test and the teachers' expectations were central.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Pygmalion effect" (rev 1374861291), section "Rosenthal–Jacobson study"_
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