Which of the Following Refers to the Improper Assignment of Test

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the improper assignment of test units to treatment conditions?

• A) randomization
• B) matching
• C) overcontrolling
• D) statistical regression
• E) selection bias

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Definitions:

Meta-analytic Studies

Research methodologies that statistically combine results from multiple studies to derive conclusions about a topic or effect size.

Traditional Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic technique developed by Freud, focusing on exploring unconscious conflicts driving behavior, primarily through free association and dream analysis.

Choice Theory

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Reality Therapy

A form of counseling that focuses on helping individuals take responsibility for their own lives and actions to meet their needs.