In Experimental Studies Examining the Effectiveness of New Medications, Researchers

question 82

Multiple Choice

In experimental studies examining the effectiveness of new medications, researchers often administer a placebo (an inactive substance that should have no medical effect on the participant) . Giving a placebo to participants in the control condition increases:

• A) external validity.
• B) internal validity.
• C) independence.
• D) extraneous variables.

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Definitions:

Assignment

The transfer of rights, property, or obligations from one party to another. This broad term is used across various legal contexts, including in contracts and real estate.

Delegation

The act of transferring authority or responsibility from one individual or group to another while retaining overall accountability.

Valid Delegation

The legal transfer of authority from one party to another, where the delegating party retains the responsibility for the task.

Delegator

A person or entity that assigns tasks or authority to another.