A variable that varies systematically with the variables of interest in a study and is a potential alternative explanation for causality is called a(n) ______.
A. independent variable
B. dependent variable
C. confound
D. placebo
Ans: C
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A. feelings of isolation B. a sense of inferiority C. a sense of despair D. a general sense of mistrust
Distribution error is the difference between the observations from a population and from the sample that represents that population in a study.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The Null Hypothesis Population is an actual or theoretical set of population scores that would result if _________
a. the experiment were done on the entire population and the independent variable had no effect b. the experiment were done on the sample and the independent variable had no effect c. the experiment were done on the entire population and the independent variable had a real effect d. the subjects in the population believed the null hypothesis was true
Mahler used the concept of separation-individuation to explain ______ personality disorder
a. dependent c. histrionic b. avoidant d. borderline