Why Would Using Research Confederates Be Helpful in an Experiment

question 108

Multiple Choice

Why would using research confederates be helpful in an experiment?

• A) Research confederates are often peers of the participants.
• B) Research confederates increase internal validity.
• C) Research confederates increase experimental control and therefore standardization.
• D) Research confederates decrease external validity and generalizability.

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Definitions:

Divisional Organizations

Companies structured into semi-autonomous units called divisions, each with its own resources and objectives, aligned under the larger organizational umbrella.

Functional Organizations

A type of organizational structure where the company is divided into smaller groups based on specialized functional areas such as marketing, finance, and engineering.

Network Structure

An organizational design focused on connecting various entities (e.g., departments, organizations) through informal networks rather than hierarchical lines of authority.

Central Core

The primary or most important area, aspect, or concept within a system, organization, or field of study.