« previous next »

Author Question: Giving the dependent measure before any manipulation of the independent variable in a nonequivalent ... (Read 37 times)

mia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
on: Aug 4, 2018
Giving the dependent measure before any manipulation of the independent variable in a nonequivalent control-group design allows the researcher to
 
  A) assess the similarity of the experimental and control groups.
  B) determine what the range of scores will be after the manipulation.
  C) drop any participants that differ significantly from the norm.
  D) All of the above

Question 2

In a nonequivalent control-group design with groups that differ at pretest, if the control group shows a small change while the experimental group shows a marked change over time, you might conclude that
 
  A) there is no effect of the independent variable.
  B) there may have been an effect of the independent variable, but it may have been confounded by regression to the mean.
  C) the effect is due to instrumentation.
  D) the effect is due to demand characteristics of the setting.


janeli

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Reply #1 on: Aug 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Independent assortment of chromosomes at meiosis explains Mendel’s ratio Independent assortment of chromosomes at meiosis explains Mendel’s ratio
Using the voltmeter leads from a starting and charging test unit to measure the voltage drop ... Using the voltmeter leads from a starting and charging test unit to measure the voltage drop ...
A typical peak-and-hold fuel-injector waveform. Most fuel injectors that measure less than 6 ohms ... A typical peak-and-hold fuel-injector waveform. Most fuel injectors that measure less than 6 ohms ...
Variable Gases: Water Vapor Variable Gases: Water Vapor
Assume z is a standard normal random variable. What is the value of z if the area to the right ... Assume z is a standard normal random variable. What is the value of z if the area to the right ...
Video: The Hypothalamus: The Body's Thermostat (Human Thermostat)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library