In the Second Phase of a Blocking Experiment, Which of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the second phase of a blocking experiment, which of the following occurs?

• A)Both groups receive the same treatment.
• B)The experimental group receives exposure to a compound stimulus; the control group receives exposure to a single stimulus.
• C)The experimental group receives exposure to a single stimulus; the control group receives exposure to a compound stimulus.
• D)The experimental group receives exposure to a compound stimulus; the control group does not receive any further training.

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Definitions:

Scatter Plot

A diagram that shows the relationship between two variables by displaying points on a two-dimensional plot. Usually the two variables are denoted x and y, each point represents a pair of scores, and the x variable is plotted on the horizontal axis while the y variable is plotted on the vertical axis.

Upward Slope

A term that can be used metaphorically to describe a situation or trend that is improving or increasing over time.

Replication

Doing a study again to see if the results hold up. Replications are especially persuasive when done by different researchers in different labs than the original study.

Stability of Results

The consistency of outcomes or findings over time in experiments, studies, or measurements, indicating reliability.