By Employing Randomization,the Researcher Ensures That

question 11

Multiple Choice

By employing randomization,the researcher ensures that

• A) one group is different than the other.
• B) participants are manipulated at random.
• C) any extraneous factor is as likely to affect one group as it is to affect the other.
• D) participants are unable to choose their preferred group.

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Definitions:

Openness to Experience

A personality trait that describes the degree to which a person is open to new experiences, curious, imaginative, and willing to explore novel ideas.

Big Five Trait

A theory in psychology that suggests that there are five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Agreeableness

A personality trait that includes attributes like being kind, sympathetic, cooperative, warm, and considerate.

Neuroticism

A personality trait involving tendencies toward emotional instability, anxiety, and moodiness.