In an Experimental Design, Which of the Following Is a Researcher

question 63

Multiple Choice

In an experimental design, which of the following is a researcher least likely to do if the awareness of a pretest poses a problem?

• A)The researcher is least likely to disguise the pretest.
• B)The researcher is least likely to embed the pretest in a set of irrelevant measures.
• C)The researcher is least likely to employ a Solomon four-group design.
• D)The researcher is least likely to tell the participants what is being studied and why.

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Definitions:

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame as a way of deflecting attention from one's own shortcomings.

Implicit Prejudice

Unconscious biases or attitudes towards other groups or individuals.

Assertive

A communication style characterized by confidence and directness in stating one’s needs and opinions without disrespecting others.

Female Faces

Refers to the physical visage or features of women or girls.