Identify/define and Explain the Significance of the Following: Lancaster

question 50

Essay

Identify/define and explain the significance of the following: Lancaster.

---

Definitions:

Experiment

An organized experiment designed for the purpose of exploring new knowledge, evaluating a supposition, or confirming a recognized fact.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to assign participants to different groups using randomization, ensuring each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group.

Experimental Research

A systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process.

Survey

A method of gathering information from a sample of individuals through questions to generalize findings to a larger population.