The placebo control group is similar to the control group in that __________.
a. participants in the group are not exposed to the independent variable.
b. participants in the group are not exposed to the dependent variable.
c. participants in the group are not exposed to the subject variable.
d. none of the above
In a sampling procedure, each individual in a population has a known probability (or chance) of being selected for a study.
a. nonprobability
b. quota
c. probability
d. population
Which of the following is most likely to contain information that is valid or reliable?
a. .org
b. .net
c. .com
d. .edu
Julia is conducting a study looking at individuals habits when preparing food. Specifically, she is measuring the number of times a person uses incorrect food preparation behaviors.
To conduct this study, Julia is going to people's homes and watching them prepare meals. Julia is primarily collecting measures for her dependent variable.
a. attitudinal
b. cognitive
c. physiological
d. behavioral
The two main sampling techniques that researchers use are sampling and sampling.
a. probability, population
b. population, quota
c. probability, nonprobability
d. quota, nonprobability
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