Educational and psychological researchers develop theories to explain constructs and phenomena

Educational and psychological researchers develop theories to explain constructs and phenomena. Consider each of the following and offer your own “theory” (explanation). Then use ERIC (see Chapter 4) and describe the theories researchers have advanced.

a. The “achievement gap” in education (test score differences by race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status)

b. Obesity among elementary school students

c. The high school dropout rate

d. Teenage suicide

e. High school girls’ decline in math and science interest

f. The decline in achievement in the United States over the past 30