Which Type of Error Is the Research Study by Rosenthal

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which type of error is the research study by Rosenthal and Fode described in the text book is used to illustrate?

• A) the placebo effect
• B) double-blind research studies
• C) confounded dependent variables
• D) experimenter bias

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Definitions:

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Graphic Rating Scale

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