When a Change in the Procedure Used to Measure the Dependent

question 61

Short Answer

When a change in the procedure used to measure the dependent variable influences the experimental results, this causes a(n) _______________ effect.

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Definitions:

Control Groups

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment being tested and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Motivational Interviewing

A counseling approach that helps individuals find the internal motivation to change their behavior through exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Person-centered Therapies

A form of psychotherapy focusing on the individual's experience and emphasizing the importance of being in a therapeutic condition perceived as safe and supportive by the client.

Meta-analysis

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to identify patterns, strengths, and weaknesses among the findings.