07_nonexperimental

Question 1

“Most often, we use the term independent variable to designate a variable that is being manipulated in ____
.

Answer 1

an experiment, and therefore is viewed as a cause. ”

Question 2

The term predictor is used in___

Answer 2

a nonexperimental study, when the variable is measured

Question 3

Outcome or criterion variable is ___

Answer 3

used in a study of a treatment or intervention.

Question 4

“In nonexperimental empirical work, the scientists observe, measure, and record but ___

Answer 4

do not control the introduction of the variables (when the scientist does control the introduction, these are called manipulated variables or independent variables).”

Question 5

“Experimental studies in which some variable is ___

Answer 5

manipulated typically require direct sampling, and nonexperimental and quasi-experimental studies also commonly obtain data through direct contact with participants.”