Practice Control Groups (6.3.1) - Chapter 6: Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
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Control Groups

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a control group?

💡 Hint: Think about why we need a comparison.

Question 2 Easy

In a study, what distinguishes the experimental group from the control group?

💡 Hint: Remember the roles of each group.

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Question 1

What primary role does a control group play in an experimental study?

To receive the full treatment
To provide a baseline for comparison
To alter the study results

💡 Hint: Think about how we measure the effects of an intervention.

Question 2

True or False: A control group does not receive an experimental treatment.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a control group.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a study that compares two different training programs for athletes. What would the control group look like, and how would you interpret the results?

💡 Hint: Identify the key differences in the training programs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of conducting a study without a control group. How might the findings be interpreted mistakenly?

💡 Hint: Consider how results might vary without a point of comparison.

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