Why Are Groups Compared in an Experiment

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why are groups compared in an experiment?

• A)Because they differ in important characteristics
• B)To isolate whether the treatment affects the outcome
• C)To identify if the groups statistically differ
• D)To eliminate whether groups have different experiences

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Definitions:

Co-Optation

A process by which a group absorbs and assimilates new elements, often to prevent them from becoming threats.

Cultural Appropriation

The adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without permission or understanding of the original cultural significance, leading to controversy and debate.

Cultural Normalization

The process through which certain practices, beliefs, or standards become accepted and integrated into everyday life, becoming seen as the norm within a culture.

Different Races

Various human populations distinguished by shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct within a society.