Repeating the Essence of a Previous Research Study to Verify

question 118

Multiple Choice

Repeating the essence of a previous research study to verify whether its findings extend to a new group of research participants and to different circumstances is called

• A) replication.
• B) random sampling.
• C) naturalistic observation.
• D) the double-blind procedure.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Supply Curve

Represents a market situation where the supply of a good is perfectly elastic, indicating the supplier is willing to sell any quantity at a fixed price.

Linear

A straight-line relation in mathematics that expresses a constant rate of increase or decrease between variables.

Deadweight Loss

A loss in economic efficiency that can occur when equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Inverse Demand Function

A mathematical function that describes how the quantity demanded of a good or service varies with its price, expressed as price as a function of quantity demanded.