The Reason Experimenters Randomly Assign Participants to Different Conditions in an Experiment

question 34

Multiple Choice

The reason experimenters randomly assign participants to different conditions in an experiment is to:

• A) ensure the sample is as diverse in their characteristics as possible.
• B) capitalize on the probability that they will find significant differences between the conditions.
• C) be sure the sample is as representative of the population as possible.
• D) minimize the effect of confounding due to uncontrolled subject variables.

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Definitions:

Quantity Supplied

In economics, refers to the total amount of goods or services that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price within a specific time period.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price, at a given moment.

Price Floors

Minimum legally allowed prices set above the equilibrium price, typically imposed by the government to ensure producers receive a fair wage.

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the amount of a product consumers want to buy matches the amount producers are willing to sell, leading to a balanced market situation.