Randomization, as a Strategy in Experimental Design, Would Be Unsuccessful

question 112

Multiple Choice

Randomization, as a strategy in experimental design, would be unsuccessful if

• A)extraneous factors varied in a systematic way.
• B)blocks could not be formed.
• C)there were an unequal n in the experimental groups.
• D)aspects of the experimental condition other than the values of the explanatory variable, systematically favors a treatment.
• E)aspects of the experimental condition other than the values of the response variable systematically favors a treatment.

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Definitions:

Volume of Sales

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Break-even Point

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Variable Costing

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Fixed Factory Overhead

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