The following is the abstract of a published journal article about a psychology study. Please read it carefully and determine whether or not it is a true experiment. Remember that experiments must have the following 5 elements:
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Control group
Experimental group
Random assignment
In your written assignment for this module, please answer the following questions IN YOUR OWN WORDS:
- Is this a true experiment or not?
- If it is not a true experiment, what kind of study is it? How do you know this? Be specific in your answer.
- If it is a true experiment, what is the:
a) Independent variable
b) Dependent variable
c) Control group
d) Experimental group
e) Random assignment - Do you think this is a good, strong scientific study? Why or why not?
Sample Solution