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What is the purpose of a double-blind study?
What is the purpose of a double-blind study?
- To manipulate and study the effects of multiple independent variables
- To understand the individual and combined effects of independent variables
- To compare different groups of participants exposed to different conditions
- To control for observer bias and demand characteristics (correct)
What distinguishes Between-Subjects designs from Within-Subjects designs?
What distinguishes Between-Subjects designs from Within-Subjects designs?
- Whether the same participants are exposed to multiple conditions (correct)
- The type of dependent variable measured
- The number of independent variables manipulated
- The duration of the study conducted
How is internal validity related to the effects of independent variables on dependent variables?
How is internal validity related to the effects of independent variables on dependent variables?
- Internal validity manipulates multiple independent variables.
- Internal validity controls for observer bias and demand characteristics.
- Internal validity evaluates if the design effectively isolates the effects of the independent variables. (correct)
- Internal validity refers to comparing different groups of participants.
What is the primary aim of a masked study in research?
What is the primary aim of a masked study in research?
In a factorial design, what happens to levels of independent variables?
In a factorial design, what happens to levels of independent variables?
What is the main aim of a one-way research design?
What is the main aim of a one-way research design?
Which research method is typically used to explore rare phenomena or generate hypotheses for further research?
Which research method is typically used to explore rare phenomena or generate hypotheses for further research?
What is needed in a study to establish causality through manipulation of the Independent Variable (IV) and observation of its effect on the Dependent Variable (DV)?
What is needed in a study to establish causality through manipulation of the Independent Variable (IV) and observation of its effect on the Dependent Variable (DV)?
In which type of study is random assignment of participants to groups not feasible or ethical?
In which type of study is random assignment of participants to groups not feasible or ethical?
What is an essential aspect of a quasi experiment due to the lack of random assignment in participant grouping?
What is an essential aspect of a quasi experiment due to the lack of random assignment in participant grouping?
Which type of study examines the relationship between two or more variables and does not imply causation?
Which type of study examines the relationship between two or more variables and does not imply causation?
What is a key characteristic of a True Experiment that distinguishes it from other research methods?
What is a key characteristic of a True Experiment that distinguishes it from other research methods?
