Starting with a Simple Version of a Model and Adding

question 28

Multiple Choice

Starting with a simple version of a model and adding to it until it reflects the real problem is called:

• A) model validation.
• B) model enrichment.
• C) model enhancement.
• D) model elaboration.
• E) None of the answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where individuals experience a perceived improvement in condition due to their expectation of treatment, rather than the treatment itself.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the researcher unintentionally influences the outcome of a study due to subjective preference or expectation.

Experimenters' Beliefs

The preconceived notions and expectations of researchers that can unintentionally influence the outcome of an experiment.

Experimenters' Observations

The specific findings or perceptions recorded by researchers during the course of a scientific study or experiment.