An instructor developed a study to determine ways of producing more participation in her classes. In one class, she provided free doughnuts to students every day, whereas in another she gave them nothing
She had an assistant takes notes on the number of comments and questions students made in each class. Which class represents the control group?
A) the class not given the doughnuts
B) the class given the doughnuts
C) neither the class given nor not given the doughnuts
D) both the class given and not given the doughnuts
Answer: A
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Longitudinal research studies the same individuals over time
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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mutual orgasm animal ovist semence