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Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition

Investigation: Sample and Variables

Now that you are following the scientific method and ensuring objectivity, you can next clearly define who and what you will study.

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When you complete the quiz below, explore Methodology next.


Question 1: The participants selected for your study make up a group called the ___.

Question 2: If, in your study, you measure participants against themselves, you are using ___.

Question 3 Using a double-blind-control allows you to ___. a. b. c. d. Answer: Correct. Using a double-blind-control allows you to eliminate experimenter bias.

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