What Is the Main Distinction Between the Nonequivalent Comparison Group

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the main distinction between the nonequivalent comparison group design and the pretest-posttest control group design?

• A) the use of pretesting in the latter
• B) the use of statistical data analysis in the latter
• C) the random assignment of participants to groups in the latter
• D) more than one independent variable in the latter

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Definitions:

Compulsive Behaviors

Actions driven by an irresistible urge, typically counterproductive and detrimental to the individual's wellness.

First-Degree Relatives

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Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is purposely changed or varied by the researcher to explore its impact on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental study, the variable that is tested and measured to see if it is affected by changes in the independent variable.