Explain what counterbalancing is, how it is achieved, and which confound it helps to minimize

What will be an ideal response?


Counterbalancing is a mechanism for controlling order effects either by including all orders of treatment presentations or by randomly determining the order for each participant. This controls for order effects, which occur when the order of the conditions has an effect on the dependent variable. Order effects are problematic for within-subjects designs.

Psychology

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How do most personality researchers phrase the "nature nurture" question today?

A. Which determines personality—genetics or the environment? B. Which is more important in determining personality—genetics or the environment? C. To what extent are our personalities influenced by genetics? D. To what extent and how do both genetics and the environment influence personality?

Psychology

On television, female characters are most likely to be depicted as ____

a. ?very active b. ?a wise expert c. ?dominant d. ?emotional

Psychology

Children learn to label the sexes as either "boy" or "girl" by age 2 to 2

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

She people tend to use social networking sites less than non-shy people

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology