In a classroom study, a teacher randomly assigns half of her class periods to a group that will receive a special treatment and the other half of her class periods to a group that will receive a traditional treatment. The aspect that makes this study experimental in nature is that ______.
A. the teacher is NOT controlling the independent variable
B. the teacher is NOT affecting the value of the dependent variable
C. the teacher determines which group will receive which version of the treatment
D. the teacher is a practicing researcher
Ans: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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The independent variable should be applied to the behavior that
a. Shows the most stable level during baseline b. Was identified first c. Is measured earlier in the day d. Has the greatest likelihood of responding to the intervention