Exhibit 10-2: in Its Simplest Form, an Experiment Has Three

question 59

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 10-2: In its simplest form, an experiment has three characteristics.Choose the characteristic that corresponds with each example.
-Refer to Exhibit 10-2.One group had been rewarded with candy for turning in homework, while the other had verbal praise.

• A) The effect of the independent variable is measured through observation of the dependent variable.
• B) Extraneous variables are held constant.
• C) An independent variable is manipulated.

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Definitions:

Consensus

A general agreement or harmony of opinions among members of a group, achieved through collective decision-making processes.

Retributivist

A philosophical theory of justice that believes in punishment because the offender deserves it, focusing on past crimes rather than future consequences.

Specific Deterrence

A legal principle that aims to prevent an individual from reoffending by imposing sufficiently severe consequences.

Potential Offenders

Individuals who are at risk of committing crimes or violations, often identified through certain behaviors or characteristics.