If the Change in Y = 10 and the Change

question 140

Multiple Choice

If the change in y = 10 and the change in x = 3,there is

• A) a positive relationship between y and x.
• B) a negative relationship between y and x.
• C) an independent relationship between y and x.
• D) no relationship between y and x.
• E) a +0.33 relationship between the two variables.

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Definitions:

Comparison Group

A group of subjects not exposed to the experimental treatment or intervention in a research study, used as a benchmark to assess the effect of such treatment.

Standard Group

A standard group, often comparable to a control group, refers to a group of subjects in an experimental setting who are exposed to the usual or benchmark conditions, enabling comparison to experimental outcomes.

Confederate Group

A group of individuals who are part of an experiment and are instructed to behave in a certain way by the researcher to manipulate the environment.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, often used as a control in testing new drugs.