The Degree to Which a Quasi-Experiment Supports a Causal Claim

question 26

Multiple Choice

The degree to which a quasi-experiment supports a causal claim depends on which of the following?

• A)Its design and its results
• B)Its duration and its sample size
• C)Its importance and its external validity
• D)Its statistical significance and its practical significance

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Definitions:

Inactive Substance

A substance that has no intended therapeutic effects, often used as a control in experiments.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which patients experience a perceived or actual improvement in their condition due solely to the psychological impact of receiving treatment, despite the treatment having no therapeutic effect.

Double-blind Procedure

An experimental technique where both the participants and the experimenters are unaware of who receives the treatment to prevent bias.

Memory-enhancing Drug

Medication or supplements aimed at improving or augmenting memory function.