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ahriuashd

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on: Jun 20, 2018
A major advantage of single-subject research compared to group research is that
 
  a. The experiment can be modified on the spot, allowing flexibility in design
  b. There are no ethical problems with single-subject designs
  c. There are no practical problems with single-subject designs
  d. Group designs cannot detect differences well

Question 2

Suppose that Dr. Jeffers uses 10 participants in an experiment and finds a correlation of .765, while Dr. Amico uses 50 participants and finds a correlation of .361 . Both results are significant. Which result should you have more trust in?
 
  a. Dr. Jeffers, because he showed a larger effect
  b. Dr. Amico, because he used more people
  c. You can trust them equally
  d. You can't trust either one


meganlapinski

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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