When Conducting an Experiment on Time Management, Jamie Assigns Everyone

question 45

Multiple Choice

When conducting an experiment on time management, Jamie assigns everyone who arrives before noon to the experimental group and everyone who arrives after noon to the control group.In the context of experimental research methods, what is wrong with Jamie's experiment?

• A)The experiment is not ethical.
• B)Jamie has not used true random assignment.
• C)Jamie has introduced a confederate into the experiment.
• D)The experiment is deceptive.

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Supraspinatus

A muscle located in the shoulder, part of the rotator cuff, that assists in abduction of the arm.

Subscapularis

A muscle in the shoulder that assists in rotating the arm and stabilizing the shoulder joint.

Teres Major

A muscle located in the upper arm that assists in the rotation and adduction of the arm.

Shoulder Level

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