Research Design and Analysis Exam Preparation
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In a true experiment, what is the variable that is manipulated?

  • Control Variable
  • Dependent Variable
  • Independent Variable (correct)
  • Extraneous Variable
  • What is the key factor needed to establish causality in a true experiment?

  • Correlation
  • Quasi Experiment
  • Control Group
  • Random Assignment (correct)
  • What type of study aims to describe events or characteristics of a particular individual or group?

  • Case Study (correct)
  • Quasi Experiment
  • Correlational Study
  • True Experiment
  • Which research design type involves randomly assigning participants to different conditions?

    <p>True Experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the variable that is measured in an experiment based on the changes in the independent variable?

    <p>Dependent Variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method ensures that every subject has an equal chance of being assigned to any condition in a study?

    <p>Random Assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between True experiments and Quasi experiments?

    <p>True experiments manipulate independent variables, while Quasi experiments do not manipulate IVs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In factorial designs, what does it mean for variables to be 'completely crossed'?

    <p>Each level of every IV appears in combination with every level of every other IV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Between Subjects Designs?

    <p>Subjects are exposed to one experimental condition each.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Internal Validity threat involves the risk of participants naturally changing over time?

    <p>Maturation threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Observer bias and Demand characteristics controlled in studies?

    <p>Through double-blind studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of External Validity in a study?

    <p>Ensuring the study results can be generalized beyond the experiment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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