Which of the Following Is Used to Be Certain That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is used to be certain that the participants in the different conditions of a research design are, on average, equivalent before the experiment begins?

• A) Random sampling of participants
• B) Random assignment to conditions
• C) Temporal priority of the independent variable
• D) A measured dependent variable

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Definitions:

Osteoclast Activity

The resorption process of bone tissue by osteoclast cells, which is critical for bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates serum calcium concentration through its effects on bone, kidney, and intestine.

Increased

Describes a quantity or size that has become larger or greater over time.

Calcium Homeostasis

The regulation of calcium levels in the body, crucial for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.