What Most Clearly Distinguishes Experiments from Other Types of Research

question 48

Multiple Choice

What most clearly distinguishes experiments from other types of research is that:

• A)experiments involve controlled observation and the manipulation of the value of variables.
• B)experiments are based on asking people to answer questions about their beliefs and their behavior.
• C)experiments are conducted in artificial settings where aspects of the natural environment are simulated.
• D)experiments assess the effect of independent variables on dependent variables.

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Definitions:

Assumption

Something presumed to be true or certain to occur, even without evidence.

Simp

A slang term often used colloquially to describe someone who performs excessive sympathy and attention toward another person, sometimes in pursuit of a romantic relationship, typically perceived as not reciprocated or appreciated to the same extent.

Taut

An expression or statement that is redundantly repetitive or circular in its reasoning, effectively always true.

Contra

Against or in opposition to a particular argument or claim.