When a Researcher Directly Controls or Manipulates Changes in an Independent

question 49

Multiple Choice

When a researcher directly controls or manipulates changes in an independent variable by exposing participants to the treatment conditions,

• A) she is conducting a correlational study.
• B) cause-and-effect relationships can be detected.
• C) the correlational coefficient should be zero.
• D) she is using a technique called matching.

---

Definitions:

Statutory Limits

refer to the maximum or minimum amount of something that is legally permitted, as established by statute.

Judicial Limits

Restrictions and boundaries set on the powers and authority of courts and judges.

Political Limits

Boundaries set by legal and governmental systems that define the extent of political actions, powers, or influence.

Freedom of Information Act

A federal law in the United States that allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the government.