To Minimize the Extent to Which Outcome Differences Between Experimental

question 59

Multiple Choice

To minimize the extent to which outcome differences between experimental and control groups can be attributed to placebo effects,researchers make use of

• A) random sampling.
• B) the double-blind procedure.
• C) random assignment.
• D) operational definitions.

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Definitions:

Time-inconsistency Problem

A situation where a decision-maker's preferences change over time in such a way that what is considered optimal at one time is no longer optimal later.

Fixed Policy Rules

Strategies or regulations in economic policy that remain constant and do not change in response to fluctuations in the macroeconomic environment.

Discretionary Macro Policy

Economic policies based on the judgement of policymakers rather than set rules, involving adjustments in government spending and taxes to influence the economy.

Inflation

The increase in the average price of goods and services over time, detracting from the effective purchasing capacity.