Outline the Steps Typically Conducted During the Preliminary Investigation

question 16

Essay

Outline the steps typically conducted during the preliminary investigation.

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Definitions:

Repeated Measures

A research design in which the same subjects are tested under each condition to reduce variability and increase precision in the results.

Mixed Factorial Design

An experimental design combining at least one between-subjects factor and one within-subjects factor, allowing for the examination of multiple variables simultaneously.

Simple Main Effect Analysis

A statistical technique used to break down the interactions in an ANOVA by comparing levels of one factor at a time.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.