If an Experiment Produces Reliable Results, What Does This Mean

question 13

Multiple Choice

If an experiment produces reliable results, what does this mean?

• A) There is a low probability of obtaining these results by chance alone.
• B) The independent variable had a strong effect on the dependent variable.
• C) It is likely to yield consistent results.
• D) There is a strong correlation between some measurement and what that measurement is supposed to predict.

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Definitions:

Psychopathology

The study of psychological disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Fearful

Experiencing fear, a primary emotional response to perceived threats or danger.

Cluster C

Anxious or fearful personality disorders; “worried” or “sad.”