One Way in Which Experimenter Expectancy Effects Can Be Manifested

question 45

Multiple Choice

One way in which experimenter expectancy effects can be manifested is in errors in recording data. What is the best way to control this?

• A) do not use a dependent variable that has to be measured numerically
• B) do not use a dependent variable that has to be measured
• C) automate the data collection as much as possible
• D) use a panel of students to make the observations of the dependent variable

---

Definitions:

Binding

In economic terms, refers to a price floor or ceiling that is enforced and has an effect on the market, preventing it from reaching equilibrium.

Price Ceiling

A legally established maximum price for a good or service, aimed at preventing prices from rising too high.

Crude Oil

A natural petroleum product that's extracted from the earth, unrefined, and used as a primary feedstock for fuel and various chemical productions.

OPEC

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, an intergovernmental organization aimed at coordinating and unifying petroleum policies among its member countries.