Experimental Designs Have the Advantage of Being Superior to Non-Experimental

question 7

Multiple Choice

Experimental designs have the advantage of being superior to non-experimental designs because they most clearly achieve the purpose of

• A) description.
• B) critique.
• C) exploration.
• D) explanation
• E) prediction.

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Definitions:

Ethical Research

The practice of conducting studies and experiments in accordance with established moral principles that protect participants.

Lifespan Development

Lifespan development is the field of study that examines patterns of growth, change, and stability in behavior that occur throughout the entire lifespan.

Growth

The process of increasing in size, maturation, or development in organisms, often referring to physical, emotional, or intellectual development.

Stability

The quality of being resistant to change and maintaining a steady state across time or situations.