A Speaker Who Begins With, "It's a Pleasure to Return

question 14

Multiple Choice

A speaker who begins with, "It's a pleasure to return to State University.  As you know, I'm a graduate of State.  Though it was some time ago, the last few days I've spend on campus have made me feel as though I have never left," is using what type of introduction?

• A)personal reference
• B)story
• C)quotation
• D)rhetorical question

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Definitions:

Experimenter Expectancies

The potential influence that a researcher's beliefs, hopes, or biases can have on the outcome of an experiment, often impacting the behavior being studied.

Rosenthal Effect

The phenomenon in which the higher expectations placed upon individuals either by themselves or others lead to better performance; also known as the Pygmalion effect.

Quasi-experimental Designs

Research methods that aim to evaluate interventions without using random assignment, often by comparing groups that naturally exist.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists conducting an experiment influence the results, intentionally or unintentionally, in a direction consistent with their hypothesis.