When Conducting an Experiment Using the Matched Groups Design,the Preferred

question 54

Multiple Choice

When conducting an experiment using the matched groups design,the preferred pretest task (matching task) is

• A)completely different from the dependent variable.
• B)an inexpensive task that participants could complete quickly.
• C)the same task that will be used as the dependent variable.
• D)a task with limited reliability and validity.

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Definitions:

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the pectoralis major in the chest, which aids in the movement of the shoulder.

Pectoralis Major

The pectoralis major is a large chest muscle that functions to flex, adduct, and internally rotate the humerus at the shoulder joint.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle on the side of the chest that assists in the upward movement of the arms and stabilizes the scapula.

Biceps Femoris

A thigh muscle belonging to the hamstrings group, responsible for bending the knee and extending the thigh.