A Limitation of Using Matching Rather Than Random Assignment to Form

question 66

Multiple Choice

A limitation of using matching rather than random assignment to form groups in a between-subjects experiment is that matching ____.

• A) requires another level of work
• B) increases error due to participant differences
• C) requires at least twice as many participants
• D) increases the need for control groups

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Definitions:

M'Naghten Standard

A legal standard used to determine if a defendant was insane at the time of committing a crime, focusing on the ability to understand right from wrong.

Actus Reus

In Canadian criminal law, the prohibited physical act that, together with the mens rea, defines a criminal offence.

Mens Rea

In Canadian criminal law, the guilty mind or bad intent that, together with the actus reus, defines a criminal offence.