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laurencescou

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on: Jun 22, 2018
What is triangulation in research? Make up an example.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is a confound and why is it a problem for researchers?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: This is a technique that examines the same problem using more than one methodological approach, each having its unique biases.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A confound is a variable that changes systematically with the independent variable and may produce a mistaken conclusion that the independent variable caused the effect of interest.


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