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A study done on the driving habits of motorists in 1925 will be generalizable to present-day motorists.

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One of the purposes of an experiment is to determine whether the dependent variable affects the independent variable.

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In an experiment, researchers want to determine if the __________ variable causes changes in the __________ variable.

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dependent . . . independent
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confounding . . . independent
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independent . . . dependent
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dependent . . . extraneous
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A confounding variable can also be considered an extraneous variable.

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Quota sampling is mostly based on participant availability or volunteers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Placebos are sometimes used in research in order to demonstrate the effects of participant expectations or beliefs on the outcome of behavior.

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A well-designed experiment can be replicated by others.

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Convenience sampling can produce biased research results.

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Understanding the effect of any confounding variables on the dependent variable is important to the outcome of an experiment.

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Everyday occurrences, such as identifying criminals in police lineups, can be improved by using psychological experimental procedures, such as __________.

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single-blind procedures
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simultaneous lineups
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experimental design
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double-blind procedures

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