The Number of Subjects to Be Used in an Experiment

question 48

Multiple Choice

The number of subjects to be used in an experiment should depend mainly on

• A) the size of the effect
• B) the anticipated variability of the data
• C) the number available
• D) both a and b

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process by which individuals learn and apply concepts of right and wrong, influencing their behavior and attitudes.

Relativist Perspective

A philosophical standpoint that asserts moral values and ethics vary between cultures, societies, or individuals and are not absolute.

Teleology

The doctrine that final causes, or purpose, exist in nature, and everything has a purpose or goal that influences its form and function.

Deontology

A moral philosophy that emphasizes the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, independent of their consequences.