What Happens When We Match Participants on a Variable That

question 131

Multiple Choice

What happens when we match participants on a variable that is unrelated to the dependent variable?

• A) We increase our chances of finding a significant effect.
• B) We decrease our chances of finding a significant effect.
• C) We increase the generalizability of our experiment.
• D) We decrease our chances of having experimenter bias in the study.

Understand the escalating tendency of childhood asthma in the United States from 1980 to 2000.

Recognize the stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget.

Evaluate the hygiene hypothesis and its implication on childhood asthma.

Explain reaction time and its impact on childhood development.

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Definitions:

Constructive Resistance

Opposition or pushback that aims to improve a situation, often through thoughtful criticism and engagement.

Passive Form

Describes a behavior or action that is characterized by non-resistance or the lack of active response.

Non-compliance

Failure or refusal to act in accordance with laws, regulations, or prescribed norms and standards.

Reciprocity

A social norm where actions or services are returned or repaid, emphasizing mutual exchange and cooperation.