Final Exam Prep
Educational Law
Western Governors University (WGU) D754: Special Education Law,
Policies, and Procedures is a highly critical, competency-based course
detailing the legal frameworks governing exceptional learners. Students
master foundational mandates including the Multi-Tiered System of
Supports (MTSS), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and the legal
implementation requirements of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
This comprehensive exam preparation pack covers both OA V1 and V2
variations, providing scenario-based diagnostic questions and verified
legal compliance breakdowns to guarantee a pass on your objective
assessment
FOUNDATIONS & RESEARCH BASICS
Reliability refers to:
,A. Accuracy of results
B. Consistency of measurement
C. Bias reduction
D. Valid interpretation
Answer: B
Rationale: Reliable tools produce consistent results over time.
5. Validity indicates whether an instrument:
A. Is easy to use
B. Is reliable
C. Measures what it claims to measure
D. Produces the same score
Answer: C
Rationale: Validity is about accuracy of measurement.
1. The primary purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP) is to:
A. Replace professional judgment
B. Use research only
C. Integrate research, expertise, and stakeholder needs
D. Eliminate qualitative data
,Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines best evidence, practitioner expertise, and
learner/client context.
2. Which research design establishes cause-and-effect most
strongly?
A. Descriptive
B. Correlational
C. Experimental
D. Qualitative
Answer: C
Rationale: Experimental designs use control and manipulation of
variables.
3. A variable that is manipulated by the researcher is the:
A. Dependent variable
B. Control variable
C. Independent variable
D. Confounding variable
Answer: C
Rationale: The independent variable is manipulated to observe effects.
, 4.
DATA TYPES & ANALYSIS
6. Which data type is numerical and measurable?
A. Qualitative
B. Nominal
C. Quantitative
D. Descriptive
Answer: C
Rationale: Quantitative data involve numbers and measurements.
7. An example of qualitative data is:
A. Test scores
B. Attendance rate
C. Interview responses
D. Percentages
Answer: C
Rationale: Qualitative data capture perceptions and experiences.