Chapter 12 Flashcard Review

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What does the manipulation of an independent variable involve?

Back

Researcher control of the administration of the levels

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What is the purpose of randomly assigning participants to levels?

Back

To ensure unbiased distribution of the independent variable

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What problem arises without the manipulation of an independent variable?

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Third-variable problem

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In a between-subjects design, how many levels of the independent variable does each participant receive?

Back

Only one level

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In a within-subjects design, how many levels of the independent variable does each participant require?

Back

All levels

Front

What is a matched design in the context of experiments?

Back

Matched on characteristics that may contribute to group differences

Front

What is the role of the researcher in manipulating an independent variable?

Back

Control of the administration of the levels

Front

What is the main challenge without manipulating an independent variable?

Back

Ruling out other possible factors

Front

What does a between-subjects design ensure for each participant?

Back

Receives only one level of the independent variable

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What does a within-subjects design require from each participant?

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Requires all levels of the independent variable