Bruce and Colleagues (1999) Used CCTV Videos and Asked Participants

question 19

Multiple Choice

Bruce and colleagues (1999) used CCTV videos and asked participants to match a still-frame of a person in the video with high-quality photos, when the participants could do so. Participants were able to match the CCTV still-frame images with the photos 65% of the time. The MOST appropriate interpretation of this finding is that it:

• A) provides clear evidence that these participants' eyewitness identification was accurate.
• B) provides clear evidence that these participants' eyewitness identification was inaccurate.
• C) supports the claim that eyewitness identification is often inaccurate.
• D) supports the claim that eyewitness testimony is often inaccurate.

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Definitions:

Factorial Designs

Experimental designs that manipulate two or more variables at a time.

Bivariate Designs

Research designs that involve the investigation of two variables to determine their relationship or correlation with each other.

Ex Post Facto

A study or analysis conducted after an event has occurred, used to discover causes even though variables are not manipulated by the researcher.