Demand Characteristics Are a Problem for Psychological Experiments Because ______

question 76

Multiple Choice

Demand characteristics are a problem for psychological experiments because ______.

• A)participants must follow instructions in order to complete a task
• B)researchers cannot currently create appropriate demand stimuli
• C)the demands change how a cognitive process normally works
• D)demand characteristics cannot be studied in the context of the lab

Appreciate the ethical considerations in conducting research, including the importance of participant expectations.

Understand the concept and calculation of Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) in forecasting.

Identify and explain various types of forecasts including technological, moving averages, and exponential smoothing.

Apply exponential smoothing forecast technique with given data.

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Definitions:

Confounds

Variables that are not controlled in a research study, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions by mixing their effects with those of the variables of interest.

Confounds

Variables that confuse the outcome of an experiment by influencing the dependent variable in addition to or instead of the independent variable.

Manipulation Checks

Assessments used in experimental research to determine if the independent variable has been successfully manipulated.

Statistically Significant

Indicates that the likelihood of the observed result occurring by chance is low, suggesting a true effect in a study.