The Crucial Difference Between Experimental and Nonexperimental Methods of Investigation

question 20

Multiple Choice

The crucial difference between experimental and nonexperimental methods of investigation is that experimental methods involve:

• A) the quantification of empirical findings
• B) establishing a relationship between two or more variables
• C) the use of deception
• D) the use of random assignment

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Definitions:

Predictive Validation

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Concurrent Validation

A method of validating a test by comparing its results with relevant criteria measured at the same time, used to assess the accuracy of a test or measurement tool.

Potential Advantages

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Nondirective Interviews

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