Asked by Carson Buskard on Jul 13, 2024

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Dr.Branch would like to study the relationship between room lighting and college students test performance.He randomly assigns students to two groups.The first group takes an exam in a dimly lit room and the second group takes the same exam in a regularly lit room.Which is the control group?

A) the group of students who were randomly assigned to one of the two conditions
B) the group of students who took the exam in the dimly lit room
C) the group of students who took the exam in the regularly lit room
D) There is no control group because this is a naturalistic observation research design.

Regularly Lit Room

A room that receives consistent lighting without significant changes in brightness over time.

Room Lighting

The arrangement, type, and intensity of light sources within a space, which can influence mood, perception, and performance of tasks.

Control Group

In scientific experiments, a group of subjects that does not receive the treatment being tested, used for comparison purposes with the group that does receive the treatment.

  • Acquire knowledge on the foundational principles of experimental design within psychology research.
  • Determine the functions and meanings of control and experimental groups in an experiment.
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nadine saintlegerJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The control group in an experiment is the group that does not receive the treatment or intervention being studied. In this case, the regularly lit room serves as the control group as it represents the standard condition of room lighting. The group of students who took the exam in the dimly lit room represents the experimental group receiving the treatment of dim lighting.