Which of the Following Are Required in an Experiment

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are required in an experiment?

• A) an independent variable
• B) a dependent variable
• C) an experimental manipulation.
• D) all of the above are required

Identify and explain the various research methodologies used in psychology and their appropriate applications.

Describe the process of developing and testing hypotheses in psychological research.

Define and differentiate between key concepts in research methodology, such as validity, reliability, and operational definitions.

Recognize the importance of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in overseeing research ethics.

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Definitions:

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, which outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that describes how individuals' social relationships and sense of identity develop across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Correlational Information

Data that indicates the relationship between two variables, showing how one may predict or relate to the other without implying causation.

Longitudinal Research Method

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time.