Several Important Variables Help Determine the Quality of Evidence

question 10

Multiple Choice

Several important variables help determine the quality of evidence. "Blinding" is one of them. Blinding relates to what factor affecting quality of evidence?

• A) The sample size is large enough to show an effect of the intervention.
• B) The outcomes being measured accurately.
• C) The research or evaluator not knowing if a participant is in the experimental or control group.
• D) The attrition rate of the subjects.

Understand the basic principles and processes of classical conditioning including acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and generalization.

Comprehend the principles of operant conditioning including reinforcement schedules, punishment, and shaping.

Identify examples of conditioned and unconditioned responses and stimuli within classical conditioning.

Understand the concept of learning as a change in behavior resulting from experience.

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Definitions:

Opacity of the Lens

A condition, often referred to as cataract, where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, affecting vision.

Cataracts

Cataracts are the clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to decreased vision and, if untreated, potentially blindness.

Blindness

The condition of lacking visual perception due to physiological or neurological factors.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by developmental delays and physical traits.