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:

Control Groups

Groups in experimental research that do not receive the treatment being tested, allowing for comparison with the experimental group.

Experimental Effects

Refers to the impact that the process of conducting an experiment can have on the subjects or outcomes, often leading to changes not directly related to the variables being studied.

Correlation Coefficient

A quantifiable metric demonstrating the degree to which several variables co-vary.

Important Factors

Elements or conditions that are significant or crucial in achieving an outcome or understanding a situation.