If a Researcher Has Used Random Assignment, Then

question 100

Multiple Choice

If a researcher has used random assignment, then

• A) the groups should be equalized on potential extraneous variables.
• B) participants are matched on characteristics thought to be important for the dependent variable.
• C) participants experience the dependent variable two or more times.
• D) everyone in the population has an equal chance of being included in the experiment.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company from sales of goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.

Negative Economic Profits

A situation where a firm's total revenues are less than the total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, leading to losses.

Accounting Profit

The total revenue of a business minus the explicit costs, representing the financial gain shown in the income statement.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs that arise from using assets, resources, or funds to undertake an action instead of another activity, not directly recorded in financial statements.