In an experiment, a researcher wants to avoid the presence of:
a) extraneous variables.
b) dependent variables.
c) independent variables.
d) random assignment.
ANS: A, The presence of extraneous variables makes the relationship between an independent and dependent variable very difficult to discern.
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a. split-half reliabilities. b. category scores as items rather than picture scores. c. longer testing intervals. d. Kuder-Richardson reliabilities, as was studied in the Rorschach.
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a. difference between b. product of c. sum of d. ratio of
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a. legalistic concepts; overestimate b. legalistic concepts; underestimate c. nonlegalistic concepts; overestimate d. nonlegalistic concepts; underestimate
A family in which at least one of the adults has a child from a previous relationship is a _____________
Fill in the blanks with correct word