The ______ a Group Is, the ______ the Quality of the Decision

question 46

Multiple Choice

The ______ a group is, the ______ the quality of the decision.

• A)more diverse; lower
• B)larger; lower
• C)more confident; higher
• D)more knowledgeable; lower
• E)more creative, lower

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In experimental and statistical research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In experimental research, it is the variable that is measured to see if it is influenced by the independent variable.

Experiment

A research method used to test hypotheses and establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables, through controlled conditions and manipulation of one or more variables.

Temporal Sequence

The chronological order in which events or actions occur, emphasizing the importance of timing in understanding cause and effect.