This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: If a randomized experiment cannot be done, then four non-statistical considerations must be used ... (Read 53 times)

Ebrown

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
If a randomized experiment cannot be done, then four non-statistical considerations must be used (all together) to establish evidence of a possible causal connection between two measurement variables. Name them.

Question 2

Give an example where a randomized experiment cannot be done, even though we know that is the best way to try to establish a causal connection between two measurement variables.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

elizabethrperez

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Answer to Question 1

1) THERE IS A REASONABLE EXPLANATION OF CAUSE AND EFFECT; 2) THE CONNECTION HAPPENS UNDER VARYING CONDITIONS;3) POTENTIAL CONFOUNDING VARIABLES ARE RULED OUT; 4) THERE IS A DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIP.

Answer to Question 2

ANY REASONABLE ANSWER OK. EXAMPLES: DOES SMOKING CAUSE LUNG CANCER?





 

Did you know?

The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library