The Ability of Experimenters to Strengthen the Logical Rigor of a Causal

question 8

Multiple Choice

The ability of experimenters to strengthen the logical rigor of a causal explanation by eliminating potential alternative explanations for an association between the treatment and dependent variable through an experimental design is known as ________________.

• A)selection bias
• B)experimental mortality
• C)treatment integrity
• D)Internal validity

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Definitions:

Average Scores

The mean value calculated by adding all the scores together and dividing by the number of scores.

Dependent-Samples T-Test

A statistical procedure used to compare the means of two related groups, indicating whether there's a significant difference under the assumption of normally distributed differences.

Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about the expected outcome of a study, often implying a relationship between variables.

Independent-Samples

Pertaining to a research design where different groups of participants are exposed to different conditions or treatments to compare outcomes.