Which of the Following Is the Most Critical Problem in Drawing

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most critical problem in drawing causal inferences based on the natural groups design?

• A) establishing covariation
• B) correlating participants' characteristics and their performance
• C) eliminating plausible alternative causes for the obtained relationship
• D) using the natural groups variable to make predictions for the dependent variable

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship actually exists.

Infertile Couples

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Conceive

To form a notion, idea, or plan in the mind.

Randomly Assigned

Random assignment is a method used in experiments to place participants into different groups using randomization, which helps ensure that each group is similar at the start of the experiment.