Control in an experimental situation involves
a. attempting to change an individual's behavior for their own good.
b. having a clear and precise definition of the variables that will be tested.
c. eliminating the influence of extraneous variables so that a cause and effect relationship can be established.
d. an attempt to falsify or verify a stated hypothesis.
C
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In order to check the effects of potential biases in program evaluations, the evaluator should use
A) one well-standardized questionnaire. B) many different data sources, at least some of which are objective. C) observations of neutral observers and not ask the opinions of staff and clients. D) observations of staff only, since they are trained to evaluate the problems of their clients.
A transition in which the dictatorial ruling elite introduces liberalizing reforms that ultimately lead to a democratic transition is considered a(n) ______.
A. top-down democratic transition B. bottom-up democratic transition C. top-down authoritarian transition D. bottom-up authoritarian transition