Chapter 7: Control in Research Methods Flashcards
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What does the concept of control mean in experimental research?
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2
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Distinguish between the meanings of control: control experiment or experimental control
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3
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List several specific strategies for achieving control
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4
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Briefly describe the strategy of subject as own control. What are the limitations of this strategy?
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5
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What is random assignment? How can random assignment be preformed?
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6
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What is matching a strategy for acheiving control? What are the limitations of this strategy?
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7
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Briefly describe building nuisance variables in an experiment a strategy for achieving control?
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8
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How is statistical control used as a strategy for achieving control?
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9
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What is replication? Distinguish between two types of replication: direct and systematic
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