In an Experiment Involving 50 Participants, Which Study Would Have

question 13

Multiple Choice

In an experiment involving 50 participants, which study would have the most power?

• A)A study with 5 in the experimental group and 40 in the control group
• B)A study with 40 in the experimental group and 10 in the control group
• C)A study with 25 in the experimental group and 25 in the control group
• D)All would have the same power because power depends on the total number of participants; how they are divided between groups makes no difference.

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Definitions:

Rational

Based on logic or reason; capable of coherent thought processes and sound judgment.

Empirical

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Significance Testing

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