Carl Is Conducting a Study to Determine the Effects of the New

question 13

Multiple Choice

Carl is conducting a study to determine the effects of the new technology-assisted learning methods among students. As part of this study, he has selected a group of university students, male and female, in the age group of 18 to 24 years. These students have been using the new methods of learning. In terms of research methodology, this group best describes a _____. 

• A)control group  
• B)population  
• C)placebo group  
• D)sample

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