Random Assignment to Conditions Works to Balance Participants' Individual Differences

question 53

Multiple Choice

Random assignment to conditions works to balance participants' individual differences across conditions of the experiment by

• A)matching individuals on key variables.
• B)generating groups of participants that are equivalent,on average.
• C)forming groups based on an individual differences variable the researcher selects.
• D)asking individuals to participate in each condition of the experiment.

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Definitions:

Iris

The colored ring of muscle around the pupil of the eye, responsible for controlling the size of the pupil and thus the amount of light reaching the retina.

Vitreous Humour

A clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eyeball, helping to maintain its shape and optical properties.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's ability to focus.

Peripheral Vision

The part of vision that occurs outside the very center of gaze, involving the detection of movement and shapes but not detailed images, crucial for spatial awareness and detecting potential hazards.