Abstract
A relevance, distinctiveness and plausibility (RDP) analysis is a conceptual
framework that can be used to identify when potential confounds are a
problem for interpreting experimental results. We illustrate this analysis using
the creation or enhancement of natural group identity by the means of priming
manipulations as employed in the experiments of five target papers. Such
priming manipulations may lead to experimenter demand effects and may
spuriously induce behavior change. Using a RDP analysis, we show how these
potential confounds are likely to be problematic for all but one of the target
papers.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Social Science Research Network |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Jan 2012 |