A researcher notes that 2 subjects in an experimental group had scores similar to those in the control group, while the other 20 experimental group subjects had scores far different from those in the control group
The researcher would consider the scores for the two subjects as:
a. control group findings.
b. outlier scores.
c. unexpected findings.
d. ungrouped participants.
ANS: B
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