When beginning to write a research paper, it is frequently helpful to
a. start writing the introduction since that is the first part of the paper.
b. start writing the method section since that is the easiest to write.
c. write the discussionfirst since it may help you get an overview of the paper.
d. write the references section first since you know what you read.
Before conducting the experiment, Karen and Dr. Edelweiss should, according to APA standards,
a) inspect the health of their rats.
b) have a veterinarian inspect their rats.
c) have the IRB inspect the laboratory.
d) get their research protocol approved by the IACUC.
The internal validity threat known as history is a problem for which of the following designs?
a. Nonequivalent comparison group design
b. Interrupted time-series design
c. Regression-discontinuity design
d. None of the above
Carryover effects occur when
a. the effects of one condition are still present when the next condition is administered.
b. something internal to the participants changes over time that is unrelated to the
independent variable.
c. the independent variable affects the dependent variable
d. participants drop out of the study at differential rates.
A significant risk inherent in participant observation is
a. the introduction of extraneous variables.
b. the need for disguise and possible discovery.
c. the need for deception.
d. the reactive effect.
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