One Way to Increase Power Is to Maximize the Difference

question 48

Multiple Choice

One way to increase power is to maximize the difference produced by the two conditions in the experiment.How might this be accomplished?

• A)Change  from 0.05 to 0.01.
• B)Change the size of N from 100 to 25.
• C)Design and conduct the experiment so that all the subjects in a sample are treated in a consistent manner.
• D)Select two very different levels of the independent variable that are likely to produce a relatively large difference between the means.

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Definitions:

Schachter And Singer

Known for their two-factor theory of emotion, suggesting that emotions are the result of physiological arousal and the cognitive labeling of that arousal.

Physiological Condition

The state of functioning of living organisms and their bodily parts.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can result in physiological responses such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Emotional Experiences

Intense feelings that are a response to internal or external events, often affecting mood and behavior.