During the Course of an Experimental That Lasts Over a Period

question 43

Multiple Choice

During the course of an experimental that lasts over a period of time, normal developmental changes may occur that can affect the results of the study independent of the treatment program being evaluated. This threat to internal validity is called

• A)history
• B)regression
• C)testing
• D)maturation

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Definitions:

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to identify underlying variables, or factors, that explain the pattern of correlations within a set of observed variables.

Variance Assessment

The process of evaluating the extent of variation or dispersion from the mean or expected value in a set of data.

Standardization

The process of implementing and developing technical standards to ensure consistency and compatibility across different processes or products.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, as opposed to the ability to think and solve problems in novel situations.