A Limitation of Using Matching Rather Than Random Assignment to Form

question 66

Multiple Choice

A limitation of using matching rather than random assignment to form groups in a between-subjects experiment is that matching ____.

• A) requires another level of work
• B) increases error due to participant differences
• C) requires at least twice as many participants
• D) increases the need for control groups

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Definitions:

Second Decade

Refers to the period of time spanning from year 11 to year 20 in a century, a person's life, or any given time frame.

Neuron

A cell within the nervous system that transmits information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm and where the metabolic work of the cell is done.

Axon

A long, thin part of a neuron that transmits impulses to other neurons through small branching structures called axon terminals.