When a Researcher Creates Two Groups, Varies a Condition, and Records

question 450

Multiple Choice

When a researcher creates two groups, varies a condition, and records whether varying the condition had any effect on behavior, the researcher is conducting a(n)

• A)naturalistic observation
• B)correlational study
• C)comparative case study
• D)experiment

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Definitions:

New Memories

The formation and storing of information and experiences that can be recalled at a later time, a fundamental process in learning.

Inability

The state of being unable to perform a function or action due to physical or mental limitations.

Recall

The mental process of retrieving information from the past.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than information in the middle or at the end.