If a Researcher Created Two Groups by Assigning the First

question 114

Multiple Choice

If a researcher created two groups by assigning the first 30 people to the experimental group and the last 30 people to the control group,this process would

• A) lead to a directionality problem.
• B) lead to a third variable problem.
• C) violate the principle of random assignment.
• D) violate the principle of random sampling.

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The cumulative satisfaction or value that a person derives from consuming a certain quantity of goods or services.

Indifference Curve

A graph showing combinations of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, representing equal levels of satisfaction.

Convex

In economics, a shape of the curve describing a relationship that yields increasing returns or benefits, where the slope increases as you move from left to right.

Indifference Curves

A graphical representation of different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, showcasing preferences and trade-offs.