How Do Survey Researchers Introduce Controls in Their Research Process

question 90

Multiple Choice

How do survey researchers introduce controls in their research process?

• A) Asking different questions of different types of groups.
• B) Asking each respondent the same questions in the same way
• C) Probing for more information when information is not clear
• D) Asking questions about social characteristics

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Definitions:

Within-subject Design

A research design where the same participants are subjected to each condition of an experiment, allowing comparison of their performance across conditions.

Experimental Condition

In research, this is the set of conditions applied to subjects that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effects compared to a control condition.

Random Assignment

A method of assigning research participants to different groups using randomization, ensuring that each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.