The Weakness of Static Group Comparison Is That the Researcher

question 49

Multiple Choice

The weakness of static group comparison is that the researcher

• A)is biased.
• B)cannot know whether group differences prior to the experiment or if the independent variable caused differences in post test outcomes.
• C)cannot know whether group differences prior to the experiment or if the dependent variable caused differences in post test outcomes.
• D)is unneeded.

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Definitions:

Transverse Plane

An imaginary plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Iliac Region

An area of the lower abdomen, overlying the ilium, part of the pelvic bone, generally referring to the left and right iliac regions.

Sagittal Plane

A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts, commonly used in anatomical and medical contexts.

Sagittal Plane

An anatomical plane that divides the body into right and left parts.