One Important Difference Between a Typical Case Study and the Single-Case

question 131

Multiple Choice

One important difference between a typical case study and the single-case experiment is that the single-case experiment attempts to

• A) increase the number of confounding variables.
• B) improve external validity.
• C) improve internal validity.
• D) utilize a single strategy to reduce confounds.

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Definitions:

Mode Of Adaptation

The manner or method by which individuals adjust to changes in their environment or circumstances, which can include psychological, behavioral, and physiological strategies.

Mate Selection

The process by which individuals choose their partners based on a variety of factors including personal preferences, social influences, and biological factors.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful by others.

Homogamy

A standard for mate selection in which one chooses a potential mate based on her or his similarity to oneself in religion, SES, race, education, and so on.