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cnetterville

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A confound is an experimental deception involving a false treatment.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

One way to reduce demand characteristics is to tell subjects the true purpose of the experiment so that they will be more willing to participate honestly.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false


mammy1697

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A placebo is an experimental deception involving a false treatment.

Answer to Question 2

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One way of reducing demand characteristics is to use an experimental disguise.


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