The Only Basis for a Contract Being Held to Be

question 61

True/False

The only basis for a contract being held to be illegal is if it is prohibited by the Criminal Code.

Acknowledge the materiality of media platforms and their unique capabilities.

Distinguish between different theoretical approaches to studying media and technology.

Understand the historical impact of technology on media and communication.

Recognize the theoretical perspectives on technological advances in media, including technological determinism and social constructivism.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in research that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable, allowing researchers to infer cause-and-effect relationships.

Dependent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is tested and measured to see if it is influenced by changes in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Randomly Assigned

A method used in experimental research where participants are allocated to different groups in a way that every individual has an equal chance of being assigned to any group.