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In an experiment examining the effect of reward on children's math performance, which of the following is a valid manipulation of the independent variable?
In an experiment examining the effect of reward on children's math performance, which of the following is a valid manipulation of the independent variable?
- Varying the quantity of the reward in different conditions (correct)
- Providing different types of rewards in different conditions
- Having the reward present in one condition and absent in another condition
- Keeping the reward constant across all conditions
What does it mean for the independent variable to have two levels?
What does it mean for the independent variable to have two levels?
- It means there are two different measurements of the independent variable
- It means there are two different quantities of the independent variable (correct)
- It means there are two different conditions in the experiment
- It means there are two different types of the independent variable
Which aspect of manipulation is exemplified by having 7 things on the desk in one condition and 2 things on the desk in another condition?
Which aspect of manipulation is exemplified by having 7 things on the desk in one condition and 2 things on the desk in another condition?
- Manipulating the quantity of the independent variable (correct)
- Manipulating the type of the independent variable
- Manipulating the presence of the independent variable
- Manipulating the measurement of the independent variable
What is the confounding variable in the given experiment?
What is the confounding variable in the given experiment?
Why is it important to control other variables in an experiment?
Why is it important to control other variables in an experiment?
What is the purpose of random assignment in an experimental strategy?
What is the purpose of random assignment in an experimental strategy?
In the context of the given text, what is the independent variable (IV) in the experiment?
In the context of the given text, what is the independent variable (IV) in the experiment?
What is the dependent variable (DV) in the experiment described in the text?
What is the dependent variable (DV) in the experiment described in the text?
Which group of children received more candies for each correct answer according to the text?
Which group of children received more candies for each correct answer according to the text?
What is the primary goal of randomization in research?
What is the primary goal of randomization in research?
Which procedure is commonly used for randomization?
Which procedure is commonly used for randomization?
What is the name of the condition that receives the treatment or active ingredient in an experiment?
What is the name of the condition that receives the treatment or active ingredient in an experiment?
Why is it important to use random assignment in research experiments?
Why is it important to use random assignment in research experiments?
What does randomization seek to prevent in research experiments?
What does randomization seek to prevent in research experiments?
What does the experimental condition refer to in a research study?
What does the experimental condition refer to in a research study?
