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:

Quiz Results

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Nonparametric Alternative

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