Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Formal Method

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a formal method for testing the effectiveness of a training program?

• A)electronic performance monitoring
• B)factor comparison method
• C)controlled experimentation
• D)performance management

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Definitions:

Single-blind Study

A study design where the participants do not know which group (experimental or control) they are in to prevent bias, but the researchers do.

Descriptive Research

A research method aimed at describing characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied without influencing those characteristics.

Representative Sample

A smaller group taken from a larger population that truly represents all members of that population.

Scientific American

A popular science magazine that features articles on various scientific topics for a general audience.