Penelope Is Investigating the Hypothesis That Wearing a Watch Makes

question 84

Multiple Choice

Penelope is investigating the hypothesis that wearing a watch makes people more punctual. In her study participants in the experimental group are those who are assigned to _____, while participants in the control group are assigned to_____.

• A) wear a watch; not wear a watch
• B) wear a watch; report how punctual they typically are
• C) not wear a watch; wear a watch
• D) not wear a watch; report how punctual they typically are

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