If Participants Change Over Time in an Experiment, Which Threat

question 138

Multiple Choice

If participants change over time in an experiment, which threat to internal validity is potentially operating?

• A) Selection
• B) Maturation
• C) Instrumentation
• D) Diffusion of treatments

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Definitions:

Hierarchy of Values

A ranked system of personal or societal principles and beliefs determining what is most important to an individual or community.

Preferences Differ

Preferences differ highlights the individual variations in choices, likes, or dislikes among people based on their personal experiences, values, or cultural backgrounds.

Values

Fundamental beliefs or ideals that guide an individual's behavior and decision-making within both personal and professional contexts.

Schwartz's Model

A theoretical model proposing a universal structure of human values, identifying ten broad values that guide behavior across cultures.