Experiments

Question 1

Crucial Points about Experiments

Answer 1

• Random Assignment
• Manipulation of a variable

Question 2

Define Independent Variable

Answer 2

• The variable that is manipulated within an experiment

Question 3

Define Dependent Variable

Answer 3

• The variable that changes based on the manipulation of the independent variable

Question 4

Experiments vs. Correlational Studies

Answer 4

• True experiments circumvent causal ambiguity
• Correlational studies just compare how variables are correlated, and don’t take into account outside factors

Question 5

Well-controlled Experiments vs. other Persuasion Techniques

Answer 5

• Other persuasion techniques such as testimonials and case studies are great tools in clinical psychology. But they cannot state that two variables affect each other
• Well-controlled experiments give firsthand examples of how variables affect each other