Chapter 8 Quiz

These questions test your knowledge of the content of Chapter 8.

Two variables that randomly correlate with one another, but have no relationship, are an example of (a) __________.

confounding variables

confirmation bias

cyclic correlation

spurious correlation

The best tool for isolating causal relationships is a __________ experiment.

true

quasi-

repeated-measures

random

The independent variable is the outcome of the experiment, and the dependent variable is the factor that you change.

True False

A quasi-experiment can be run using a random or a non-random sample.

True False

RCT stands for Randomized __________ Trial.

When a participant's behavior changes because they are being observed, this is known as _____________.

the placebo effect

acquiescence bias

the Hawthorne effect

social facilitation

A mixed-design experiment can combine elements of a true experiment, quasi-experiment, and repeated-measures experiment in a single study.

True False

A ______________ experiment examines the experiences of one specific participant.

In a double-blinded experiment, neither the participants or the researchers...

... ever come into contact with each other.

... know to which experimental group the participants have been assigned.

... learn the results of the experiment.

... know the true purpose of the experiment.

The experimental protocol documents the outcomes of the study and how it unfolded.

True False