Dr Tezin Wants to Focus on Only One Independent Variable

question 126

Multiple Choice

Dr. Tezin wants to focus on only one independent variable at a time, and ignore the effects of all other independent variables in her upcoming study. Dr. Tezin is most concerned about a:

• A) Main effect hypothesis
• B) Interaction effect hypothesis
• C) Suppression effect
• D) Crossover interaction

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Definitions:

Controlled Observations

Observational research methods where variables are manipulated or controlled in order to investigate their effects on other variables.

Naturalistic Observations

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the researcher.

Introspection

The study or monitoring of one's own thoughts and feelings.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be applied to and represent real-world settings and behaviors outside the context of the study itself.