Discussion Post
• Minimizing bias and decreasing threats to internal validity is important to experimental designs. Explain how a researcher uses manipulation, randomization, and control to minimize bias and decrease threats to internal validity.
• Many times, researchers state that randomized control trials (RCT) provide the strongest level of evidence for an individual study. As a consumer of research, do you think this statement is true? Why or why not?
• When conducting an experimental study, discuss how the researcher will use intervention fidelity to increase the strength and quality of the evidence provided by the findings of the study.
• What is your Cosmic Question? (This is a question you will ask your peers to respond to based on the topic of Quantitative Research.)
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.