In an Experiment on the Effects of Playing Video Games

question 272

Multiple Choice

In an experiment on the effects of playing video games on school grades, which group is the control group?

• A) a group that is allowed to play video games for as long as they want each day
• B) a group that plays video games only on weekends
• C) a group that is allowed to play video games for one hour each day
• D) a group that doesn't play video games at all

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