7. A research design is the set of
methods and procedures used in
collecting, organizing, and
analyzing measures of the variables
specified in the problem research.
8. A research design is specified to
minimize threats to conclusion,
internal, and external validity.
9. O is an observation ( a point of data collection)
of experimental units
O1 and O2 are observations 1 and 2
X is a treatment condition (an event or activity)
X1 and X2 are treatments 1 and 2
R indicates random assignment of experimental
units to treatment conditions