In the Language of Experimentation, a "Pretest" Refers To

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Multiple Choice

In the language of experimentation, a "pretest" refers to:

• A)the measurement of the independent variable before it is applied to subjects.
• B)a measure of the dependent variable before subjects are exposed to the independent variable.
• C)the random assignment of subjects to experimental and control conditions.
• D)the extent of extraneous variability that exists before exposure of subjects to the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Current Draw

The amount of electrical current pulled from a source by a load or device in operation, often measured in amperes.

Squirrel-Cage Rotor

A type of rotor found in induction motors characterized by its cylindrical shape with aluminum or copper bars running the length of the cylinder and connected at both ends by rings, resembling a squirrel cage.

Steel Laminations

Thin sheets of steel, often used in the core of transformers and electric motors, to reduce energy losses due to eddy currents.

Bars

In electrical and mechanical contexts, "bars" can refer to conductive rods in electrical equipment or structural components in machinery.