Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
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Author: Frederick J Gravetter; Lori-Ann B. Forzano
Publisher: Cengage Limited
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Identify the two characteristics needed for a research study to qualify as an experiment.
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Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
Ch. 7.1 - Describe the general purpose of an experimental...Ch. 7.1 - Define independent, dependent, and extraneous...Ch. 7.1 - Describe the third-variable problem and the...Ch. 7.2 - Explain why manipulation of an independent...Ch. 7.2 - Explain why control of extraneous variables is a...Ch. 7.2 - Explain how an extraneous variable can become a...Ch. 7.3 - Describe the three primary techniques for...Ch. 7.4 - Describe the purpose for control conditions in...Ch. 7.4 - Explain when a manipulation check is needed,...Ch. 7.4 - Define field studies and simulation, explain why...
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