The Main Difference Between a Correlational Study and an Experiment

question 216

Multiple Choice

The main difference between a correlational study and an experiment is that in an experiment,

• A) the participants are aware of the hypothesis being tested.
• B) all individuals receive the same treatment.
• C) the participants are observed without interference in their normal life.
• D) the investigator manipulates the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Prototype

A typical or standard example of a particular category or concept, serving as a representative model.

Category

A category is a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.

Symbolic Representation

The use of symbols, such as words or images, to represent ideas, objects, or actions.

Analogical

Pertaining to the use of analogy or similarity between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.