A study designed with a pretest, a treatment, and a posttest
A) has a built-in control group.
B) compares a control group with an experimental group.
C) cannot control several confounding variables.
D) controls most sources of confounding.
Answer: C
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a. there is no way to test whether participants' performance changed over time. b. there are no statistics available to test the data this design yields. c. there is no way to control for demand characteristics. d. there is no way to examine the effects of history and maturation on the results.
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Fill in the blanks with correct word
Which of the following is a negative consequence of divided government?
a. an increase in critical elections b. gerrymandering c. a higher likelihood of government shutdowns d. reapportionment