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Participation Points in Class

Directions: You should present a cogent argument based on your critical analysis of the questions posed, using appropriate psychological terminology. It is not enough to answer a question by merely listing facts or providing definitions only.
A high school principal is interested in proposing moving to a system in which some classes give participation points for speaking in class. She believes that for those classes in which participation points are given, students will enjoy those classes more. She is proposing an experimental study to examine this belief.
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Question 1

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Define the term "independent variable". Identify the independent variable in this study.

Question 2

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Define the term "control group". Identify the control group in this study.

Question 3

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Define the term "operational definition". Provide an example of a valid operational definition of "enjoyment of classes."

Question 4

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Define the term "random assignment". Explain how random assignment would help establish cause and effect in this experiment.

Question 5

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Define the term "double-blind" in the context of experiment design. Explain why it would be difficult to use a double-blind procedure for this study.

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