Author Question: In an experiment, statistical significance is tested by dividing: a) Scores on the independent ... (Read 71 times)

jace · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

In an experiment, statistical significance is tested by dividing:

a) Scores on the independent variable by scores on the dependent variable
b) The experimental effect for group 1 by the experimental effect for group 2
c) The variance of the scores by the number of participants in the study
d) Between group variance by within group variance

Question 2

On the fifth estate segment titled The Trouble with Evan, in which a family was voluntarily videotaped in their home, the emotional abuse of an 11-yr old boy was broadcast to the entire nation.

What does this tell us about the issue of reactivity?

a) The presence of video cameras was an intrusion that led to increased abuse.
b) The presence of video cameras decreased the level of abuse due to the parent's awareness that they were being filmed.
c) Despite the presence of cameras, the family patterns of abuse continued as they had before.
d) It did not speak to the issue of reactivity.