Unit 8 terms

Question 1

true experiment

Answer 1

research procedure in which the scientist has complete control over all aspects

Question 2

ex post facto design

Answer 2

after the fact, experiments because the experiment is conducted after the groups have been formed.

Quasi experiments are sometimes called ex post facto.

Question 3

factor

Answer 3

Independent variables of an experiment.

Question 4

Level

Answer 4

a particular value of independent variable in an experiment.
at least 2 independent variables

Question 5

Condition

Answer 5

a group of treatment in an experiment.

Question 6

Treatment

Answer 6

another word for condition applied to subjects

Question 7

With-in Subjects design

Answer 7

type of study or experiment using one group to test all variables of the experiment and comparing the individuals to themselves.

Question 8

order effect

Answer 8

changes in a subjects performance resulting from the position in which an condition appears in the experiment. (ordinal)
result of fatigue, learning, warm up….

Question 9

sequence effects

Answer 9

changes in a subjects performance resulting from interactions amongst the conditions themselves.

Question 10

Block randomization

Answer 10

control procedure in which the order of condi- tions is randomized but with each condition being presented once before any condition is repeated

Question 11

Counter balancing

Answer 11

arranging that subjects experience the various conditions in different orders. ABC

Question 12

reverse counter balancing

Answer 12

the method of control in which conditions are presented in order the first time and then in reverse. ABCCBA or ABBA

Question 13

Between subjects design

Answer 13

between groups design
every participant experiences only one condition and comparison is made between groups.