Fred's Advisor Noticed That He Had Not Included the Same

question 234

Multiple Choice

Fred's advisor noticed that he had not included the same words in each list used to test whether the color of ink affects memory.This meant the lists differed in both content and ink color.Fred won't be able to easily interpret his results because:

• A)reactivity has occurred
• B)his data have poor external validity
• C)his experiment included a confounding variable
• D)he did not use a control group

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Definitions:

Noise

Unwanted sound that can interfere with communication or distract from work.

Effective Listener

A person who actively engages in listening, fully concentrating, understanding, and responding thoughtfully to what is being said.

Judges Content

The evaluation and assessment of content by an individual or panel with expertise or authority in a specific field.

Delivery

The act of transporting or conveying an item from one location to another, also applicable in contexts such as speech where it refers to the manner of presenting information.