Infomercials Were Made Possible by

question 1

Multiple Choice

Infomercials were made possible by

• A) the lower cost of ad space on satellite and cable systems.
• B) increasingly gullible consumers.
• C) the advent of videotape.
• D) relaxed network standards for programming.

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on previous observations, that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

Objective Manner

Acting or making decisions based on unbiased criteria and facts rather than personal feelings or opinions.

Double-blind Procedure

A research method in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know which participants belong to the control group and which belong to the experimental group.

Informed Consent

A process ensuring that a participant is fully aware of all aspects of a procedure, including potential risks and benefits, before agreeing to participate.