Which of the Following Is True of Propensity Score Matching

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of propensity score matching?

• A)It is a technique that uses random assignment.
• B)It allows individuals in the treatment and the control group to be matched on multiple variables.
• C)It allows researchers to study persons of different ages at only one point in time.
• D)It occurs whenever participants are selected because they score extremely high or low on some variable.

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Definitions:

Older Adults

Individuals typically aged 65 years and above, often experiencing unique physical, social, and psychological challenges.

Retrieval

Retrieval in psychology refers to the process of accessing and bringing into consciousness information stored in memory.

Positive Transfer

The beneficial effect of prior learning on the acquisition of new skills or knowledge.

Retrieval Failure

The inability to recall information that is stored in long-term memory, often due to interference or lack of cues.