In an Experiment to Test Whether Teaching a New Memory

question 105

Multiple Choice

In an experiment to test whether teaching a new memory strategy will improve students' test scores, student characteristics, such as motivation, are controlled by

• A)interviewing each student concerning their motivation in the class.
• B)giving each student a personality test.
• C)randomly assigning students to the two groups.
• D)interviewing the teachers concerning each of the students.

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Definitions:

Quintiles

Statistical values that divide a set of data into five equal parts, often used in economic and social research to analyze distribution.

Mental Problems

Disorders or issues affecting mental health and well-being, often requiring professional diagnosis and treatment.

Behavioral Disorders

Disorders that impact the way an individual behaves, often characterized by disruptive or inappropriate actions.

Dropout Rates

Dropout Rates refer to the percentage of students who discontinue their education before completing a given level or degree.