What Is a Ceiling Effect and How Can One's Presence

question 51

Essay

What is a ceiling effect and how can one's presence cloud the interpretation of a research outcome in a factorial design?

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Definitions:

Post-structuralist

Refers to a movement in philosophy and sociology that critiques structuralism's emphases on static structures in favor of viewing social reality as fluid and indeterminate.

Discourses

Patterns of language use, communication, or narrative that shape knowledge, identities, and social interactions within particular contexts.

Foucault

Michel Foucault was a French philosopher, social theorist, and historian of ideas, known for his work on power relations, social institutions, and discourse.

Sexual Orientation

A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, based on the gender or genders they are attracted to.