Fundamentals of Experimental Research in Psychology Quiz

Experimental research involves manipulating variables to assess their effects.

Dependent variable is the outcome variable affected by the independent variable.

Experimental research involves manipulation of variables.

Control group provides a baseline for comparison.

Experimental research often lacks external validity.

Placebo is a substance having no effect on participants.

Confounding variable affects both independent and dependent variables.

External validity refers to the extent of generalizability of results.

Random assignment involves assigning participants to groups without any pattern.

Random sampling ensures all members of the population have an equal chance of selection.

Counterbalancing ensures each participant experiences experimental conditions in a different order.

Replication verifies the reliability and generalizability of research findings.