Samantha Is a First-Time Expectant Mother at Age 35

question 35

Multiple Choice

Samantha is a first-time expectant mother at age 35.You can tell her that healthy women in their thirties have __________ as those in their twenties.

• A) lower rates of miscarriage
• B) higher rates of pregnancy complications
• C) lower rates of pregnancy complications
• D) about the same rates of pregnancy complications

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Placebo Treatment Group

A group of participants in a research study who receive a sham or inert treatment, allowing researchers to measure the placebo effect.

Placebo Control Group

A group in experimental research receiving a placebo or sham intervention, used to compare against the group receiving the actual intervention to measure its effect.

Manipulation Checks

Procedures used in experimental research to verify that the manipulations of independent variables have the intended effect on participants.