Experimental Designs in Research

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In a within-subjects experimental design, what happens?

Subjects are matched based on their characteristics

Different groups of subjects experience different treatments

The same subjects go through all treatments (correct)

Subjects are assigned to different conditions to minimize variation

What is the purpose of a control condition in an experiment?

To create different treatment groups

To provide valuable information about interactions

To manipulate independent variables

To establish a baseline for comparison (correct)

What is the distinction between between-subjects and within-subjects designs?

Within-subjects designs involve randomization

Between-subjects designs have the same subjects for all treatments

Within-subjects designs involve the same subjects for all treatments (correct)

Between-subjects designs are more efficient

What do mixed designs in experimental research involve?

Both between-subjects and within-subjects factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of counterbalancing in within-subjects experimental design?

To eliminate carryover effects Signup and view all the answers

What do control variables represent in experimental research?

Variables that are not manipulated but potentially influence the experiment Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason to use Small-N Designs?

When focusing on individual performance or behavioral change Signup and view all the answers

In what situations should Mixed Designs be used?

When both quantitative and qualitative data provide a better understanding together Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Mixed Designs from other experimental designs?

They combine within-subjects and fully-crossed factorial designs Signup and view all the answers

When is it appropriate to use Control Condition Designs?

When control over extraneous variables is crucial Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about using Small-N Designs with few subjects available?

Ideal because of the small sample Signup and view all the answers

How is the history of Mixed Designs linked to early research?

Associated with agricultural research practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of experimental design?

To minimize uncontrolled variation Signup and view all the answers

In a between-subjects design, why is there a control group?

To serve as a comparison for the treatment groups Signup and view all the answers

What does a between-subjects design involve?

Assessing group differences between participants in various conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why do between-subjects designs require more participants?

To detect statistically significant differences between conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is commonly used in between-subjects designs to ensure equivalent groups are formed?

Randomization Signup and view all the answers

In a between-subjects design, how many treatments does each participant receive?

One repetition Signup and view all the answers