Question 1

In a(n) _____ design, only some of the possible treatment orders are included in a within-subjects experiment.

Accepted Answer

A)  partially counterbalanced 
B)  incompletely counterbalanced 
C)  truncated counterbalanced 
D)  semi-counterbalanced 
A)  partially counterbalanced 
B)  incompletely counterbalanced 
C)  truncated counterbalanced 
D)  semi-counterbalanced

Question 2

One assigns the various treatments of an experiment in a different order for different subjects in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  counterbalancing 
B)  reverse ordering 
C)  a factorial design 
D)  confounding 
A)  counterbalancing 
B)  reverse ordering 
C)  a factorial design 
D)  confounding

Question 3

Design a simple one-factor experiment to test the effects of a drug on learning. Be sure to identify the purpose of each group in your design.

Accepted Answer

Sure! In this one-factor experiment, the

Question 4

A _____ design includes a single dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  univariate 
B)  multivariate 
C)  single-factor 
D)  multifactor 
A)  univariate 
B)  multivariate 
C)  single-factor 
D)  multifactor

Question 5

When more than three factors are included in a factorial design, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the interpretation of main effects becomes difficult 
B)  the interpretation of higher-order interactions becomes increasingly difficult as the number of factors increases 
C)  fewer subjects can be used 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  the interpretation of main effects becomes difficult 
B)  the interpretation of higher-order interactions becomes increasingly difficult as the number of factors increases 
C)  fewer subjects can be used 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 6

Counterbalanced designs are effective in reducing carryover effects in within-subjects designs if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the magnitude of the carryover effect is small to begin with. 
B)  the carryover from Group A to B is different from the carryover from Group B to A. 
C)  no appropriate statistical controls exist. 
D)  the order effects induced by different orders are of the same approximate magnitude. 
A)  the magnitude of the carryover effect is small to begin with. 
B)  the carryover from Group A to B is different from the carryover from Group B to A. 
C)  no appropriate statistical controls exist. 
D)  the order effects induced by different orders are of the same approximate magnitude.

Question 7

The presence of an interaction between independent variables in a factorial experiment means that the relationship between the independent variables and dependent variable is complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Analysis of your data with inferential statistics:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminates all error variance from your results. 
B)  helps you decide whether your results are an effect of your independent variable or simply the result of error variance. 
C)  randomizes error variance across your treatment groups. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  eliminates all error variance from your results. 
B)  helps you decide whether your results are an effect of your independent variable or simply the result of error variance. 
C)  randomizes error variance across your treatment groups. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 9

An advantage of the randomized two-group design is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  controls error variance by taking into account the characteristics of your subjects. 
B)  is simple to carryout, and data are easy to analyze. 
C)  eliminates random error through selective assignment of subjects to groups. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  controls error variance by taking into account the characteristics of your subjects. 
B)  is simple to carryout, and data are easy to analyze. 
C)  eliminates random error through selective assignment of subjects to groups. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 10

An experimental design with two or more dependent variables is termed _____ design.

Accepted Answer

A)  multifactor 
B)  factorial 
C)  multivariate 
D)  multigroup 
A)  multifactor 
B)  factorial 
C)  multivariate 
D)  multigroup

Question 11

The increased power of within-subjects designs may allow you to use fewer subjects than you would otherwise need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An advantage of a within-subjects design over a matched-pairs between-subjects design is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the within-subjects design, it is easier to measure and take into account relevant subject characteristics. 
B)  measuring subject characteristics is unnecessary in a within-subjects design. 
C)  error variance is totally eliminated in the within-subjects design. 
D)  it is easier to measure and take into account relevant subject characteristics, and error variance is totally eliminated. 
A)  in the within-subjects design, it is easier to measure and take into account relevant subject characteristics. 
B)  measuring subject characteristics is unnecessary in a within-subjects design. 
C)  error variance is totally eliminated in the within-subjects design. 
D)  it is easier to measure and take into account relevant subject characteristics, and error variance is totally eliminated.

Question 13

Carryover effects are:

Accepted Answer

A)  easy to eliminate. 
B)  potentially problematic in both between-subjects and within-subjects designs. 
C)  potentially problematic only in within-subjects designs. 
D)  not a serious problem in either between-subjects or within-subjects designs. 
A)  easy to eliminate. 
B)  potentially problematic in both between-subjects and within-subjects designs. 
C)  potentially problematic only in within-subjects designs. 
D)  not a serious problem in either between-subjects or within-subjects designs.

Question 14

Dr. Franke is conducting an experiment on group decision making. The experiment will run for an entire academic semester. Dr. Franke runs his experimental group at the beginning of the semester and his control group at the end of the semester. The confounding variable here is:

Accepted Answer

A)  that different groups were run at different times during the semester. 
B)  not including more than one control group. 
C)  choosing to run his experiment at an academic institution. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  that different groups were run at different times during the semester. 
B)  not including more than one control group. 
C)  choosing to run his experiment at an academic institution. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 15

One source of confounding in an experiment is experimenter bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

N is the number of treatments required for a completely factorial design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Within-subjects designs can include only two levels of your independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Multivariate experimental designs have more than one dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most serious form of carryover effects occurs when your experimental treatment produces:

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  learning. 
D)  irreversible changes. 
A)  fatigue. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  learning. 
D)  irreversible changes.

Question 20

Discuss the various variations on a within-subjects experimental design.

Accepted Answer

Within-subjects experimental designs inv

In a(n) _____ design, only some of the possible treatment orders are included in a within-subjects experiment.

One assigns the various treatments of an experiment in a different order for different subjects in _____.

Design a simple one-factor experiment to test the effects of a drug on learning. Be sure to identify the purpose of each group in your design.

A _____ design includes a single dependent variable.

When more than three factors are included in a factorial design, _____.

Counterbalanced designs are effective in reducing carryover effects in within-subjects designs if:

The presence of an interaction between independent variables in a factorial experiment means that the relationship between the independent variables and dependent variable is complex.

Analysis of your data with inferential statistics:

An advantage of the randomized two-group design is that it:

An experimental design with two or more dependent variables is termed _____ design.

The increased power of within-subjects designs may allow you to use fewer subjects than you would otherwise need.

An advantage of a within-subjects design over a matched-pairs between-subjects design is that:

Carryover effects are:

Dr. Franke is conducting an experiment on group decision making. The experiment will run for an entire academic semester. Dr. Franke runs his experimental group at the beginning of the semester and his control group at the end of the semester. The confounding variable here is:

One source of confounding in an experiment is experimenter bias.

N is the number of treatments required for a completely factorial design.

Within-subjects designs can include only two levels of your independent variable.

Multivariate experimental designs have more than one dependent variable.

The most serious form of carryover effects occurs when your experimental treatment produces:

Discuss the various variations on a within-subjects experimental design.

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Getting Ideas for Research

Choosing a Research Design

Making Systematic Observations

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

Reporting Your Research Results

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Exam 10: Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

In a(n) _____ design, only some of the possible treatment orders are included in a within-subjects experiment.

One assigns the various treatments of an experiment in a different order for different subjects in _____.

Design a simple one-factor experiment to test the effects of a drug on learning. Be sure to identify the purpose of each group in your design.

A _____ design includes a single dependent variable.

When more than three factors are included in a factorial design, _____.

Counterbalanced designs are effective in reducing carryover effects in within-subjects designs if:

The presence of an interaction between independent variables in a factorial experiment means that the relationship between the independent variables and dependent variable is complex.

Analysis of your data with inferential statistics:

An advantage of the randomized two-group design is that it:

An experimental design with two or more dependent variables is termed _____ design.

The increased power of within-subjects designs may allow you to use fewer subjects than you would otherwise need.

An advantage of a within-subjects design over a matched-pairs between-subjects design is that:

Carryover effects are:

Dr. Franke is conducting an experiment on group decision making. The experiment will run for an entire academic semester. Dr. Franke runs his experimental group at the beginning of the semester and his control group at the end of the semester. The confounding variable here is:

One source of confounding in an experiment is experimenter bias.

N is the number of treatments required for a completely factorial design.

Within-subjects designs can include only two levels of your independent variable.

Multivariate experimental designs have more than one dependent variable.

The most serious form of carryover effects occurs when your experimental treatment produces:

Discuss the various variations on a within-subjects experimental design.

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Getting Ideas for Research

Choosing a Research Design

Making Systematic Observations

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

Reporting Your Research Results

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