To become familiar with the capabilities and limitations of experimental research. |
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To recognize flaws and serious jeopardy imposed by pseudoexperimental designs. |
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To appreciate the distinctions between laboratory and field experimentation. |
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To identify the main threats to the internal and external validity of experiments. |
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To understand the means for controlling bias and threats to experimental validity. |
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To recognize the commonalities and procedures shared by experimentation and surveys. |