Which of the Following Procedures Would Be Most Effective for Reducing

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures would be most effective for reducing the impact of demand characteristics?

• A) satisfy subjects' suspicions about the experiment by providing a good cover story
• B) randomly assign subjects to experimental conditions
• C) match subjects on relevant characteristics
• D) debrief subjects thoroughly at the end of the experiment
• E) tell subjects that their performance as subjects will be evaluated

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Definitions:

Cost Effectiveness

An assessment of the financial viability of a project, product, or measure based on the costs incurred versus the benefits achieved.

Flexibility

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Useful Output

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