Which of the Following Is an Example of a Special

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a special interest group?

• A) Penn State University
• B) police unions
• C) a parent group at a school
• D) a student organization on campus

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Definitions:

Double-Blind Procedure

An experimental technique where neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to eliminate bias.

False Generalization

An erroneous logical conclusion that applies a specific observation to a broader context than is justifiably warranted.

Double-Blind Procedure

An experimental technique in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, used to prevent bias.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments where participants are assigned to groups in a way that each has an equal chance of being placed in any group, minimizing biases.