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What is the independent variable in an experimental study?
What is the independent variable in an experimental study?
- The dependent variable
- The outcome variable
- The explanatory variable (correct)
- The manipulated variable
What type of study is conducted when random assignment is not possible and intact groups are used?
What type of study is conducted when random assignment is not possible and intact groups are used?
- Observational study
- Statistical study
- Experimental study
- Quasi-experimental study (correct)
In the sit-up study conducted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, which group performed better?
In the sit-up study conducted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, which group performed better?
- The group that was told to increase the number of sit-ups by 10% (correct)
- The group that was told to do their best
- The article did not mention which group performed better
- Both groups performed equally well
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