When Developing a Study,a Researcher Establishes Rules for Measurement of Independent

question 9

Multiple Choice

When developing a study,a researcher establishes rules for measurement of independent and dependent variables to minimize the possibility of error.This is an example of

• A) control.
• B) manipulation.
• C) precision.
• D) rigor.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne Effect

A specific example of reactivity, in which the desired effect is the result not of the independent variable but of the research itself.

Sociologists

Experts in the study of society and social behavior, examining the structure of societies, groups, and institutions.

Productivity Levels

A measure of the efficiency of production, often evaluated as the ratio of output to inputs in a given time period.

Ethnography

A qualitative research method focused on studying cultures and communities through direct observation, participation, and interviews.