10 Questions
What type of group is similar in every way to the experimental group but not exposed to the independent variable?
Control group
In which type of design are the participants unaware of the purpose of the research?
Single blind design
Which variable is manipulated by the experimenter in an experiment?
Independent variable
What type of design involves participants and individuals working directly with the participants being unaware of the experimental conditions?
Double blind design
Which group receives an inactive substance in an experiment?
Placebo group
Which variable is expected to change as a result of manipulating the independent variable in an experiment?
Dependent variable
In an experiment, what is the purpose of the control group?
To serve as a comparison to the experimental group
What is the role of the placebo group in an experiment?
To receive an inactive substance
In a double blind design, who is unaware of the experimental conditions?
The participants and individuals working directly with them
What type of relationship does the dependent variable have with the independent variable in an experiment?
Directly proportional
Test your knowledge of cause and effect relationships in experimental designs, including components, types of groups, and types of designs such as single blind design. Explore the concepts of independent and dependent variables, experiment group, control group, and placebo group.
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