Random Assignment Is a Crucial Component of Experiment Design

question 77

Multiple Choice

Random assignment is a crucial component of experiment design.Failing to use random assignment when placing participants into groups would have the strongest effect on the ________ of an experiment.

• A) external validity
• B) internal validity
• C) measurement validity
• D) statistical significance

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, changes in working capital, and items of income or expense to determine net cash provided by operating activities.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business that are not expected to be converted into cash in the coming year.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial document that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents.

Operating Activities

Activities related to the core business operations of a company, such as selling goods and services.