The Purpose of a Control Group in an Experiment Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a control group in an experiment is to:

• A)serve as a check on the interpretation of results.
• B)increase the ability to generalize the findings.
• C)manipulate the dependent variable.
• D)represent the general,nonlaboratory population.

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Definitions:

Demographic Transition

The massive decline in birth rates that occurs once a developing country achieves higher standards of living because the perceived marginal cost of additional children begins to exceed the perceived marginal benefit.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population over a specific period.

Rising Incomes

An economic condition characterized by a general increase in the level of wages, salaries, and profits across a population or economy.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, often measured as a percentage of growth over a specific period of time.