This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: In an experiment to determine whether violent TV causes a change in children's aggressiveness, a ... (Read 16 times)

washai

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 523
on: Jun 19, 2018
In an experiment to determine whether violent TV causes a change in children's aggressiveness, a possible operational definition of the dependent variable might be
 
  A) the percentage of time each child plays with toys such as guns and tanks versus dolls and trucks.
  B) the violence rating given to each TV show by a panel of judges.
  C) the number of violent events in each TV show such as murders and assaults.
  D) the background of the children in each group.

Question 2

The major reason for conducting a pilot experiment is to
 
  A) choose a statistical test for your data.
  B) clarify some aspect of the data found in the main experiment.
  C) try out the variables, methods, and procedures you are considering using in the full scale experiment to find any problems.
  D) identify a set of possible participants for the main experiment.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kaykay69

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


washai

  • Member
  • Posts: 523
Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

AmberC1996

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Two modes of evolutionary change. Two modes of evolutionary change.
Change Women’s Roles Change Women’s Roles
The More Things Change, The More They Say the Same: Dividing the Nation's Income The More Things Change, The More They Say the Same: Dividing the Nation's Income
Climate Change in East Asia Climate Change in East Asia
Change in Bone Mass over Time In your early years, more bone mass is added than lost in your body Change in Bone Mass over Time In your early years, more bone mass is added than lost in your body
Change in Blood Pressure through the Systemic Circuit Change in Blood Pressure through the Systemic Circuit
Video: Dorsal Recumbent Position

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library