Sometimes Researchers Combine __________ with __________ to Deliberately Make Characteristics

question 46

Multiple Choice

Sometimes researchers combine __________ with __________ to deliberately make characteristics equivalent that are likely to distort the results.

• A) confounding variables; random assignment
• B) systematic assignment; matching
• C) matching; confounding variables
• D) random assignment; matching

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of security that signifies ownership within a corporation, known as corporate equity ownership.

Cumulative Feature

A characteristic of preferred stock that entitles shareholders to receive dividends that were omitted in the past before any dividends can be issued to common stockholders.

Preemptive Right

A shareholder's right to maintain their proportionate ownership by buying additional shares before they are offered to the public.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer, which does not necessarily match the market value.