What are the independent and dependent variables

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Homework: Research & Methods

This can be a challenging homework, but it is key to making use of understanding causality in research methods. Complete this homework before the end of the semester.

Understanding causation and research design is very critical skill in the study of Research Methods. This homework will test your ability to recognize types of research design and determine if enough evidence is present to establish causation. Read the following research article:

The Effect of Video Game Violence on Physiological Desensitization to Real-life Violence. Authored by: Nicholas L Carnagey, Craig A. Anderson, and Brad J. Bushman (2007) Published in: Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 43, 489-496.

Answer the following questions about the article:

A. Is this research design a true experiment or quasi-experiment?

B. What are the independent and dependent variables?

C. What methods were used for the pre-test, "treatment," and post-test?

D. Does this research meet the criteria for causation (association, time order, and nonspuriousness)? Why or why not?

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