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jparksx

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Which type of bias occurs when the dependent variable is influenced by changes made in the way variables are measured?
 
  a. Threat of history
  b. Threat of instrumentation
  c. Threat of maturation
  d. Threat of selection bias

Question 2

In which type of designs do neither subjects nor individuals administering the treatments know if subjects are receiving experimental interventions or the standard of care?
 
  a. Double-blind experimental
  b. Longitudinal (prospective)
  c. Quasi-experimental
  d. Nonexperimental



prumorgan

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Answer to Question 1

b. Threat of instrumentation

Answer to Question 2

a. Double-blind experimental



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