Which of the Following Alternatives Correctly Matches a Research Design

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives correctly matches a research design with its goal

• A)descriptive research - assesses the causal influence of one or more manipulations
• B)experimental research - assesses the relationships among variables
• C)correlational research - provides an assessment of the current state of affairs
• D)experimental research - assesses the causal influence of one or more manipulations

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Definitions:

Participant Bias

The influence that subjects in an experiment might have on the outcome due to their awareness of being observed or expectations about the experiment.

Random Sample

A sample that gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected.

Population

The total number of inhabitants constituting a particular race, class, species, or area.

Sample

A subset of individuals from a larger population, selected to represent that population in a study or experiment.