________ Refers to an Extraneous Variable That Occurs When Test

question 53

Multiple Choice

________ refers to an extraneous variable that occurs when test units with extreme scores move closer to the average score during the course of the experiment.

• A)Instrumentation
• B)Statistical regression
• C)Selection bias
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an entity (typically a person or animal) in response to external or internal stimuli.

Child Maltreatment

Physical, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect of a child by a parent, caregiver, or another person resulting in harm or potential harm.

Child Abuse

Any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child.

Child Neglect

A form of child abuse where a caregiver fails to provide adequate care, supervision, or necessities such as food, clothing, and medical treatment.