Being Randomly Assigned to the Experimental Group in a Research

question 157

Multiple Choice

Being randomly assigned to the experimental group in a research project involves being assigned

• A) to that group by chance.
• B) to the group in which participants are representative of people in general.
• C) in a way that ensures that the independent variable will affect the dependent variable.
• D) to the group in which participants all have similar personalities.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Failure

A condition in which the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions: oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination.

Cyanotic

Having bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.

Labored Breathing

Breathing that requires significantly more effort; may be due to conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, or heart failure.

Medicare Funds

Financial resources allocated by the government to cover medical care for people over 65, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.