Which of the Following Must Be Present in Experimental Research

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must be present in experimental research?

• A) A comparison group made up of different subjects
• B) Convenience sample of subjects from the population
• C) Matching of subjects on demographic characteristics
• D) Random assignment of subjects to groups

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Definitions:

Feature Detection

The process by which the brain identifies specific elements of visuals, like shapes or angles, important in recognizing objects and patterns.

Opponent Processing

A theory describing how the human visual system interprets color by processing signals from cones and rods in an antagonistic manner.

Accommodation

In cognitive psychology, the process by which individuals adjust their schemas (mental models) to incorporate new information.

Feature Detectors

Feature detectors are specialized brain cells that identify specific elements in the visual field, like shapes, angles, or movements.