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Question 1

participants were randomly assigned to read a short story in either 12pt or 14 pt font in 1/3 style conditions: courier, times, or arial. afterward, they answered several questions designed to measure memory recall what kind?

Answer 1

2 IV’s (font size and font style); 6 conditions; 2 possible main effects; 1 possible interaction

Question 2

researchers conducted experiment to examine age and weight biases in juror behavior. they were randomly assigned to read a scenario describibng a crime committed by either a younger (25 yo) or older (55yo) person who was described as overweight or average weight.

Answer 2

3 IV’s (gender, attractiveness, weight); 8 conditions; 3 possible main effects;4 possible interactions (3 two-way interactions and 1 three way interaction)

Question 3

single case experimental designs

Answer 3

single subj design and small n design. often in applied behavior analysis with operant conditioning techniques are used.

Question 4

reversal design

Answer 4

ABA design. A (baseline), B (treatment), A baseline. requires observation on baseline. sometimes withdrawal design.