PBS Activities 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 Review

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What is the variable that is changed in an experimental design?

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Independent variable.

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What physiological responses might a person experience when telling a lie?

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Increased heart rate, increased respiration rate, sweating.

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What are the body's reactions that can be felt, detected, or measured called?

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Physiological responses.

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What is the variable that is measured in an experimental design?

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Dependent variable.

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What type of data is taken during a polygraph test to provide a reference point for physiological responses?

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Baseline data.

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Define 'independent variable' in the context of experimental design.

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The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed by the researcher.

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Define 'dependent variable' in the context of experimental design.

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is a polygraph test used for?

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A polygraph test is used to measure physiological responses to determine truthfulness.

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What is the purpose of control questions in a polygraph test?

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Control questions are used to establish a baseline for comparison with relevant questions.

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What does 'baseline' refer to in experimental design?

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Baseline refers to the initial set of data collected before any experimental manipulation.