The Major Difference Between Experiments and Other Research Methods Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The major difference between experiments and other research methods is that experiments involve

• A) mundane realism and psychological realism.
• B) both internal and external validity.
• C) random assignment to conditions and manipulation of the independent variable.
• D) the use of statistical analysis.
• E) random assignment and psychological realism.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The habit of seeking out, understanding, preferring, and remembering data in a manner that validates one's already established views or theories.

Hypothesis Testing

A statistical method that is used in making statistical decisions using experimental data.

Selection Task Performance

A measure of cognitive function that involves choosing relevant pieces of information while ignoring irrelevant ones to complete a task.

Large "5"

Typically refers to a visually or conceptually emphasized number 5, potentially in educational, artistic, or informational contexts.