State Three Ways That a Researcher Could Reduce Reactivity in a Study

question 8

Essay

State three ways that a researcher could reduce reactivity in a study and why each one is effective.

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Definitions:

Cohort Sequential Design

A research design combining cross-sectional and longitudinal designs to study changes within a population over time.

Age-related Factors

Variables or conditions that change or have different impacts on an individual depending on their age, influencing development, behavior, and health.

Cohort Effects

Phenomena where observed differences are due to the subjects' demographic positioning, particularly their year or era of birth, rather than actual differences in individuals.

Behaviorist Theorists

Psychologists who advocate for behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable actions and external stimuli in studying human and animal behavior.