Demand Characteristics Lower the Internal Validity of an Experiment Because

question 98

Multiple Choice

Demand characteristics lower the internal validity of an experiment because:

• A)participants may change their normal behaviour by trying to intentionally confirm the experimenter's hypothesis.
• B)they limit the external validity of the study.
• C)participants used in the experiment are no longer representative as they have participated in the experimental methods.
• D)the experiment can no longer use random assignment.

Understand the concept and calculation of a seasonal index in time series analysis.

Apply the technique of averaging and proportion calculation in the context of time series data.

Analyze real-world data through the lens of seasonal patterns and indices.

Develop skills in time series data interpretation and application to business or economic scenarios.

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Definitions:

Higher-Order Needs

Needs that go beyond basic physical requirements, such as social, esteem, and self-actualization needs, as conceptualized in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their intrinsic satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory that categorizes human needs into five levels, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Motivated

Motivated describes the psychological force that drives an individual to take action towards a desired goal, influenced by factors such as personal interest, reward, or obligation.