« previous next »

Author Question: What makes a posttest only design a between subjects design? a. It has repeated measures. b. It ... (Read 99 times)

misspop

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jun 19, 2018
What makes a posttest only design a between subjects design?
 
  a. It has repeated measures.
  b. It uses a filler task as a control.
  c. Different participants are assigned to the treatment and control conditions.
  d. It makes use of a one-tailed hypothesis.

Question 2

If you were manipulating the type of scenario (story) read by participants before performing a memory task, what task would be appropriate for the control group? They should
 
  a. read an equivalent story, but one that lacked the critical feature of the experimental story
  b. read exactly the same story as the experimental participants read
  c. take a placebo
  d. do nothing during this phase of the experiment


xthemafja

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 348
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
In any between subjects design, there are different participants or subjects in the control and treatment conditions.

Answer to Question 2

A
Control tasks should be as similar to the experimental task as possible while still permitting the manipulation.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.

During confrontations with others, the mane makes the lion look larger. During confrontations with others, the mane makes the lion look larger.
Pat Gorman and Frank Olinsky, Manhattan Design, Three logos for MTV. Pat Gorman and Frank Olinsky, Manhattan Design, Three logos for MTV.
A typical ratchet used to rotate a socket. A ratchet makes a ratcheting noise when it is being ... A typical ratchet used to rotate a socket. A ratchet makes a ratcheting noise when it is being ...
The experimental design and results of Lester and Gorzalka (1988). On the third test, the female ... The experimental design and results of Lester and Gorzalka (1988). On the third test, the female ...
Figure of a Woman with a Drawing Showing Evidence of Original Painting and Outlining Design Scheme Figure of a Woman with a Drawing Showing Evidence of Original Painting and Outlining Design Scheme
Importance of Considering Gestalt Principles in Product Design (1 of 2) Importance of Considering Gestalt Principles in Product Design (1 of 2)
Video: Osmosis - Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic​ Solutions

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library