A Key Feature of the Multiple-Baseline Design Is That It

question 19

Multiple Choice

A key feature of the multiple-baseline design is that it _____.

• A) requires only one phase change
• B) can show correlation but not causation
• C) is descriptive rather than experimental
• D) does not allow for manipulation of an independent variable

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Definitions:

Degrees of Freedom

The capacity of different values or numerals that can be designated to a statistical distribution.

α

A symbol often used to denote the probability of making a Type I error in hypothesis testing, representing the significance level.

Level of Significance

The probability threshold in hypothesis testing below which the null hypothesis is rejected, indicating statistical significance.

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, often termed as a "false positive" in hypothesis testing.