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Hello, In a true experiment, the two conditions watch different videos to 'make' the conditions. The DV is then measured to see if the videos (manipulating the IV) have an effect on it. The student has created thew data collection tools to measure...
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Thank you, I just wanted to check any of them would be ok and I agree that the biological + another would be the way to go.....
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Dear John and Laura, My student is measuring mathematical performance. If she creates her own math test would that be considered as an appropriate data collection tool? Thank you!
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Hey, Is this still a valid question? Don't they need to use the term from the 'area of study' (so here 'brain development')? Thanks! Anni
P1C Change: Critical Periods