The Major Difference Between the Experimental and Correlational Methods Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

The major difference between the experimental and correlational methods is that in the experimental method the presumed causal variable is ________, whereas in the correlational method the same variable is ________.

• A) externally derived; internally derived
• B) significant; important
• C) manipulated; measured
• D) reliable; valid

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Definitions:

Total N

The total number of observations, subjects, or participants included in a study or experiment.

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of independent pieces of information on which a statistical estimate is based, minus the number of parameters estimated.

Groups

Collections of individuals or items classified together based on common characteristics or for the purpose of analysis.

Total N

The total number of observations or participants in a study or dataset.