Danielle Is Using Self-Report Surveys to Determine How Many People

question 45

Essay

Danielle is using self-report surveys to determine how many people in her neighborhood experienced depression during childhood.What might be some advantages and disadvantages to her using surveys for this study?

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Definitions:

Placebo Pills

Inactive substances or "sugar pills" used in clinical trials to test the effectiveness of treatments and control for the placebo effect.

Level of Agitation

The degree or extent of restlessness, uneasiness, or turmoil, often observed in individuals with psychiatric conditions.

Random Assignment

A selection procedure that ensures that participants are randomly placed either in the control group or in the experimental group.

Preexisting Differences

Variations in characteristics, conditions, or experiences among subjects before the onset of a study or intervention, potentially influencing outcomes.