In Comparisons Between Control and Experimental Groups Before and After

question 10

Multiple Choice

In comparisons between control and experimental groups before and after program implementation, a major hindrance is(are)

• A) the Hawthorne effect.
• B) differences between jurisdictions.
• C) positive biase.
• D) ethical considerations.

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Definitions:

Negative Relationship

A relationship between two variables, X and Y, in which a decrease in X is associated with an increase in Y and an increase in X is associated with a decrease in Y.

Positive Relationship

A situation where two variables move in the same direction, meaning as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

Inverse Relationship

A term used to describe a situation where the increase in one variable leads to the decrease in another, and vice versa.

Positive Slope

A line or curve on a graph that inclines upwards, indicating a direct relationship between two variables, such as price and quantity supplied.