Which of the Following Is Not One of the Scientific

question 635

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the scientific criteria used to evaluate whether or not a treatment was responsible for producing a reliable effect on the dependent variable?

• A)the immediacy of an observed effect
• B)the size of an observed effect
• C)the extent to which an observed effect is socially validated
• D)the number of times that an effect is replicated

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Minute projections from the surface of some cells, increasing surface area and facilitating absorption, such as in the intestines.

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts that secrete mucus to lubricate and protect the linings.

Small Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place.

Root

The part of a plant that typically grows underground, secures the plant in the soil, and absorbs minerals and water.