Which of the Following Is Used in Experiments, but Not

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is used in experiments, but not in the correlational method?

• A) measurement of a variable such as how aggressive or how helpful people are
• B) systematically manipulating the situation
• C) representative sampling of people from a population
• D) surveys

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Definitions:

Noncumulative

A characteristic of certain preferences or instruments that do not allow for the accumulation of unpaid dividends or benefits if they are not paid in a given period.

Nonparticipating

In the context of insurance or preferred stock, it refers to policies or shares that do not share in the profits beyond a specified amount.

Weighted-average

A calculation that takes into account the varying weights of different items in a dataset, often used in inventory valuation or determining cost per unit.

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership in a company, providing voting rights and potential dividends to shareholders.