A researcher wants to study the effects of a new diet pill in comparison to one already on the market. Describe the experiment and explain the groups and variables.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. The answer should include that the experiment would have three groups: the treatment group with the new pill, a group taking the old diet pill, and the control group taking no pill.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In terms of the number killed, international terrorism poses far greater of a threat than do other forms of political violence.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements is true of relationships between elderly spouses?
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