Why Do Experiments Allow Conclusions About Cause and Effect Relationships

question 162

Multiple Choice

Why do experiments allow conclusions about cause and effect relationships?

• A) Researchers take great care in selecting a representative population.
• B) Researchers assign participants to either control or experimental conditions.
• C) Researchers manipulate one variable and observe its effects on the other variable.
• D) Researchers take great care in controlling all variables that might influence results.

Recognize the types and purposes of response inventories.

Understand the concepts of reliability and validity in the context of psychological testing.

Comprehend the significance and applications of the MMPI-2 in clinical settings.

Acknowledge the impact of cultural biases in psychological assessment.

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