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Chapter 2 Lesson Questions

Chapter 2 Lesson Questions

Q Please answer the Lesson Questions below related to our Chapter 2 Material and upload/submit for grading. Chapter 2 Lesson Questions: 1. Describe an independent, dependent, and extraneous variable. 2. In my twin research, I want to examine how marital conflict, cortisol (stress hormone) levels, and perceived stress predicts one’s overall life satisfaction. Which one of these variables would be considered the dependent variable? 3. The Basic Ethical Principles of the Belmont Report known as the “Vulnerability Principle” states that people with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection, which of the three central domains of the Belmont Report does this fall under? a. Please give me a short list of groups of people who would fall under the "vulnerability principle". 4. “Primum non nocere” is the Latin phrase that roughly translates to ________________________ regarding the care of patients and human subjects in medical and human subject research, respectively. 5. Describe and explain the fundamental differences between naturalistic observations, case studies, and experimental studies of large cohorts as research methods. 6. What does it mean to "operationalize" as it relates to the variables/traits of interest in a scientific study? 7. I am a member of the Ohio University IRB. What does IRB stand for? 8. What is the difference between experimenter bias and subject desirability bias? 9. Yes or No, does Correlation equal Causation? Why or why not? 10. Why is it important for scientific study findings to be replicated in the scientific community?

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Independent – a variable that the experimentor controls or manipulates. It is hypothesized to have some effects on the dependent variable. The experiment is conducted to verify this effect. Dependent – The “Outcome” variable being assessed. Extraneous – Any variable other than the measured or assessed independent variables that influence the dependent variable in such a way to deleteriously effect your hypothesis.