In an Experimental Research Design, the Research Hypothesis Is That

question 25

Multiple Choice

In an experimental research design, the research hypothesis is that

• A) the participants in the different conditions will show different responses to the dependent variable.
• B) the participants in any one condition will show the same responses to the dependent variable.
• C) the independent variable will produce a significant impact on the experimental manipulation.
• D) the means on the dependent variable will be different in the different levels of the independent variable.

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