In a study comparing collaborative group learning to the traditional lecture/discussion method of learning, participants are randomly assigned to one of the two conditions. Identify the independent variable and dependent variable in this study. Is the independent variable a manipulated variable or a participant variable? What type of research method is used in this study?
What will be an ideal response?
The independent variable is the type of learning (group or traditional) and the dependent variable is how well the information is learned. The independent variable is manipulated—participants are randomly assigned to the two conditions. The study utilizes the experimental method.
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