Propose a formal experiment that might be conducted by a social psychologist
In your discussion of the proposed experiment, clearly identify the hypothesis and the rationale behind the hypothesis, the independent variable(s), the dependent variable(s), and the way in which participants will be assigned to experimental groups.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Answers may vary widely but should contain some discussion of:
1) a clearly identifiable hypothesis and the rationale behind it,
2) independent variable that will be manipulated or changed in some way by the experimenter,
3) dependent variable that will be measured in some way by the experimenter,
4) random assignment to experimental conditions and the reasons for random assignment.
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