Meg Developed a Within-Subjects Design for Examining Foreign Language Development

question 132

Multiple Choice

Meg developed a within-subjects design for examining foreign language development and learning. If there are three different conditions and all participants are assessed in each condition then Meg would ideally need a minimum of _____ to ensure appropriate statistical power.

• A) 15 participants total
• B) 30 participants total
• C) 45 participants in each group
• D) 45 participants to start, but more participants as the study continues

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Definitions:

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the early embryo from which the skin, nervous system, and sensory organs develop.

Embryonic Development

The process during which an embryo forms and develops, starting from fertilization to the fetal stage.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits signals between different parts of the body, coordinating actions and sensory information.

Proximodistal Pattern

The pattern of development that proceeds from the middle of the organism out to the periphery.