Being Randomly Assigned to the Experimental Group in a Research

question 392

Multiple Choice

Being randomly assigned to the experimental group in a research project involves being assigned

• A)to that group by chance.
• B)to the group in which participants are representative of people in general.
• C)in a fashion that ensures that the independent variable will have a strong effect on the dependent variable.
• D)to the group in which participants are all very similar in personality characteristics.

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Definitions:

Estimate

A value calculated from sample data that is used to indicate the value of a population parameter.

Proportion

A statistical measure that represents the fraction of the total number of objects in a particular category relative to the total number of objects in all categories.

Observational Study

A type of study where researchers observe subjects in their natural environment without manipulating variables.

Survey

A research method used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information and insights on various topics of interest.