Which of the Following Is True of Participants Placed in a Matched

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of participants placed in a matched control group?

• A) The participants serve as their own control to minimize error variance caused due to imperfect matching.
• B) Treatment is made available to the participants after the posttests after careful ethical consideration.
• C) The participants are led to believe that a viable treatment is being rendered even if it is actually ineffective.
• D) The participants are paired with participants in the treatment group to reduce variance.

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Definitions:

Ethical Philosophy

A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior.

Moral Relativists

Individuals who believe that moral principles are not absolute but vary with social, cultural, or personal circumstances.

Moral Principles

Fundamental beliefs or rules that guide ethical decision-making and behavior, reflecting concepts of right and wrong.

Postconventional Stage

A level of moral development where individuals make ethical decisions based on universal principles and the common good.