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Title: Tamir et al. (2008) conducted a study to see what impact music has on participants playing computer ...
Post by: FrankForan on Feb 19, 2018
Tamir et al. (2008) conducted a study to see what impact music has on participants playing computer games. The researchers had participants play computer games while listening to angry, exciting, and neutral music.
 
  The researchers then measured the participant's performance while listening to each type of music. Which of the following is a disadvantage of this type of research design?
 
  a. fewer participants
  b. less statistical variance
  c. equal group sizes
  d. fatigue



Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of double blind studies?
 
  a. Double blind studies are not ethical as the researcher is not given total access to participant data.
  b. Double blind studies are a preferred technique because they reduce the threats to internal validity.
  c. Single blind studies are preferred over double blind studies because the researcher can directly interact with the participants.
  d. None of the above



Percent correct is the average of correct responses to overall responses represented as a percentage.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



Hypotheses for a study must be both mutually exclusive and exhaustive.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



In psychology, a hypothesis is an educated guess.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Title: Tamir et al. (2008) conducted a study to see what impact music has on participants playing computer ...
Post by: kodama55 on Feb 19, 2018
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Title: Tamir et al. (2008) conducted a study to see what impact music has on participants playing computer ...
Post by: FrankForan on Feb 19, 2018
Thank you for answering correctly!


Title: Re: Tamir et al. (2008) conducted a study to see what impact music has on participants playing ...
Post by: Kerry Byrd on Aug 3, 2020
thank you