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:

Employment-At-Will

A legal doctrine stating that an employer can terminate an employee at any time without any reason, as long as the reason is not illegal, and vice versa for the employee.

Bona Fide

Genuine, real, or conducted in good faith without any intention to deceive.

Collective Bargaining

The process in which labor unions and employers negotiate the terms of employment, including wages, hours, and working conditions.

Termination

The process of ending an employee's contract or employment with an organization, possibly due to various reasons such as redundancy or misconduct.