In an experiment, a researcher manipulates one variable to see how it affects a second variable. The second variable, which is observed for any possible effects, is called the __________ variable
a) dependent
b) control
c) independent
d) placebo
ANS: A
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What does the notation p < .05 next to a correlation mean?
A. The probability that a correlation would occur purely by chance is less than 95 out of 100 B. The probability that a correlation would occur purely by chance is less than 5 out of 100 C. The probability that a positive correlation will be found purely by chance D. The probability that a negative correlation will be found purely by chance
When children play alone but remain aware of and interested in what another child is doing, they are engaging in ____ play
a. collaborative b. imitative c. onlooker d. parallel
Some studies have failed to demonstrate that the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is a good predictor of grade point average in graduate school. One of the difficulties with these studies is that
a. the Graduate Record Exam is rarely used as a predictor of graduate school success. b. the Graduate Record Exam was validated on a very small sample of students. c. both grade point average and GRE scores have a restricted range for graduate students. d. the Graduate Record Exam has no reliability.