Compensatory Equalization Refers to the Treat to Internal Validity Brought

question 27

Multiple Choice

Compensatory equalization refers to the treat to internal validity brought on when _____.

• A) people in the experimental group communicate the treatment with people in the control group
• B) researchers compensate the control group as a sort of consolation for not receiving a desirable treatment
• C) competition arises between the groups
• D) control group members resent being deprived of a desirable treatment
• E) an unusual event occurs when one group, but not both are participating in the study

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Definitions:

Tornado Chart

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Decision Table

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Decision Variable

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