A Placebo Effect Makes It Difficult to Draw Cause and Effect

question 403

Multiple Choice

A placebo effect makes it difficult to draw cause and effect conclusions because we cannot tell whether

• A)it is the treatment or the researcher's behaviors that are responsible for the results
• B)it is the treatment or the participant's expectations that are responsible for the results
• C)random sampling or random assignment is appropriate for the study
• D)it is the independent variable or the dependent variable that are responsible for the results
• E)the variables were operationally defined

Identify and understand the functions of accessory organs in the digestive tract.

Recognize the structure and function of the digestive tract wall.

Understand the mechanisms of digestion, absorption, and propulsion in the digestive tract.

Identify the types of movements in the digestive tract and their specific roles.

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