A(n) _____ definition in an experiment refers to a working description of what the researcher is measuring or observing in the study

A) control
B) dependent
C) operational
D) independent


Answer: C

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Who is acting as a confederate?

a. Hannah, who thinks she has guessed what the "real" purpose of the study is and tells everyone else b. Aisha, who signs up for every research study she can c. Jay, who pretends to be a research participant even though he is actually working with the experimenter d. Mikael, a research participant who decides on his own to mess with other participants

Psychology

How many conditions (cells) are there in a 3 x 5 design?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

When you are feeling excessively hassled from the ordinary stresses of life, it is a good idea to

a. drink moderate amounts of alcohol or get a prescription for tranquilizers. b. throw yourself into work and keep very busy. c. pretend like you are really not stressed. d. use stress management techniques.

Psychology