If Researchers Wanted to Study the Effect of Various Factors

question 41

Multiple Choice

If researchers wanted to study the effect of various factors on reaction time,which factor would require the researchers to use a quasi-experimental design instead of an experimental design?

• A)alcohol
• B)sleep deprivation
• C)gender
• D)caffeine

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Definitions:

Latency

A period of inactivity or delay before a process or response initiates following a stimulus.

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Robert Merton

An influential American sociologist known for developing theories on social structure, anomie, and for the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, among other contributions to sociology.