In True Experiments People Are Randomly Divided into Groups

question 49

Multiple Choice

In true experiments people are randomly divided into groups.Why is this done?

• A) To get a diverse, representative sample of people to participate in the experiment
• B) To find out if there are correlations between groups
• C) To gain control over the research so that it can become a quasi-experiment
• D) To try to make sure the groups are comparable before the intervention is performed

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Definitions:

Potential Output

The maximum amount of goods and services an economy can produce when it is most efficiently utilizing all its resources.

Actual Output

The real quantity of goods and services produced by an economy or firm at a given period, regardless of capacity.

Nominal GDP

The overall economic output of a country, consisting of all final goods and services produced in a defined period, assessed at prevailing market prices without correction for inflation.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve

The short-run aggregate supply curve represents the relationship between the total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy are willing to produce and sell at different price levels, over a short period.