In an Experiment, the Control Group Is the

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Multiple Choice

In an experiment, the control group is the

• A) group that is subjected to manipulation of the independent variable.
• B) randomly assigned group.
• C) group that is not subjected to manipulation of the independent variable.
• D) group that is representative of the general population.

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Definitions:

Confidence Interval

An interval of values, pulled from a sample's statistics, with a good chance of containing the elusive value of a population parameter.

Level of Significance

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when it is actually true, typically denoted by alpha (\(\alpha\)).

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during a hypothesis test that is used to make a decision about the validity of a hypothesis.

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting a true null hypothesis, also known as a false positive.