A random sample is important to _____ research because the sample must be representative of the population
a. experimental c. both a and b
b. survey d. neither a nor b
B
Experimental research is concerned with describing the nature of the relationship between variables (e.g., causal) rather than with describing the characteristics of the sample. This latter function is more characteristic of survey research.
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a. L b. F c. Pd d. Si
Baby boomers are generally very motivated by
A. Money B. An interesting and challenging job C. Negative reinforcement
According to recent DAWN data, which of these substances is near the top of the emergency room visits list?
A. alcohol-in-combination B. marijuana C. methamphetamine D. ecstasy (MDMA)
Which of the following is a secondary reinforcer?
a. money b. a bar of candy c. attention d. a drink of water