Jeff plans to conduct a small experiment with some of his friends. He writes the ten names on slips of paper and mixes them up in a bowl. He then draws the names one at a time. The first five names are assigned to the experimental group, and the last five names are assigned to the control group. In this example, Jeff's procedure illustrates:
a. a single-blind research design
b. the use of random assignment
c. correlational research
d. informed consent
B
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this experiment, there is the risk of ____.? a. ?random sampling b. ?experimenter bias c. ?participant bias d. ?the placebo effect
Color constancy is the ability to ____.
A. perceive all wavelengths as the same color B. see color, even in very faint light C. differentiate among many colors and hues D. recognize the color of an object despite changes in lighting
Short-term reservoir is to __________ as long-term reservoir is to__________
a. fatty acids; adipose tissue b. muscles and liver; adipose tissue c. adipose tissue; glycogen d. glycerol; muscles and liver e. adipose tissue; glycerol
Adult children who are stuck in the childhood phase respond to their parents by being passive and dependent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.