In True Experimental Designs, What Does Research Attempt to Isolate

question 17

Multiple Choice

In true experimental designs, what does research attempt to isolate and control?

• A) factors not tested that could be responsible for any effects except the ones being tested
• B) statistics that are used to interpret the results
• C) laboratory conditions to maximize the validity of the experiment
• D) answers of the people in the study

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Definitions:

Flooded

Flooded describes areas that have been overwhelmed with water beyond normal levels, due to natural phenomena like heavy rains or failure of man-made structures.

Floodplain

Flat land adjacent to a river, prone to flooding during periods of high discharge, which can deposit nutrient-rich sediments beneficial for agriculture.

Mississippi River

one of the longest rivers in North America, flowing southward from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

Thompson River

The Thompson River is a major tributary of the Fraser River, flowing through the British Columbia interior in Canada, known for its scenic beauty and importance to local ecosystems.