Equating the Groups Refers to Groups That Are Similar

question 74

Multiple Choice

Equating the groups refers to groups that are similar:

• A) In terms of the number of participants
• B) On the posttest scores
• C) On all extraneous variables
• D) To other groups in previous studies

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Definitions:

"Weak" Situations

Contexts in which social norms and expectations are not well defined, allowing for a wider range of behaviors.

Personal Characteristics

Individual attributes, including personality traits, habits, and physical features, that define or distinguish one person from another.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of disposition or personality and underestimate the effect of situation in explaining social behavior.

Situational Factors

External influences that affect an individual's behavior and decision-making process in various environments.