When the Initial Measurement Alerts Subjects to the Nature of the Experiment

question 6

Multiple Choice

When the initial measurement alerts subjects to the nature of the experiment, distorting future treatments and measurements, it is called the:

• A) selection effect.
• B) cohort effect.
• C) maturation effect.
• D) testing effect.

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Definitions:

Illusion Of Unanimity

The perception among members of a group that everyone agrees with a decision, while in reality, some members may be silent dissenters.

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Virtual Team

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