Counterbalancing Is a Technique That Controls for

question 11

Multiple Choice

Counterbalancing is a technique that controls for

• A) lack of random assignment.
• B) failure to use a double blind technique.
• C) experimenter effect.
• D) order and carryover effects.
• E) diffusion.

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Definitions:

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the quantity of numbers.

Individual Data Elements

Single pieces of information or data that are collected and analyzed in a research study.

Sample Variance

A measure of the dispersion or variability in a sample data set, calculated as the average squared deviation of each number from the mean of the data set.

Negative

A term used to describe values, numbers, or expressions that are less than zero, often indicating a direction opposite to what is considered positive.