Asked by Anamari Kolak on Jun 05, 2024
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Which of the following was the control group in Jordan's latest study
A) The students who were not aggressive.
B) The students who were aggressive.
C) The students who were aggressive, but had good grades.
D) There was no control group.
Control Group
In experimental research, the group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.
Aggressive Students
Refers to students who exhibit behaviors characterized by physical or verbal actions intended to hurt, intimidate, or dominate others.
Academic Performance
The extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has achieved their short or long-term educational goals.
- Investigate the ideas of control and experimental groups within the scope of psychological studies.
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Zybrea KnightJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Jordan's study does not mention a specific group that was kept constant or not exposed to the variable being tested (bullying behavior), which indicates there was no control group in her observational study.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the ideas of control and experimental groups within the scope of psychological studies.