Asked by Jessi Chytka on May 10, 2024
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To investigate whether or not sending text messages while driving impacts driving ability,we had 100 participants (50 men and 50 women)drive an obstacle course under one of the following conditions: 1)no texting while driving,2)sending five text messages while driving,or 3)sending 10 text messages while driving.We measured the accuracy with which the subjects drove the obstacle course from a scale of 1 to 10 (1 = poor and 10 = excellent).Explain how you would randomize this study.
Randomize
The process of making something random, especially to randomly assign subjects to different groups in an experiment to reduce bias.
Driving Ability
The capability to operate a motor vehicle, including the physical and cognitive skills required for safe and effective driving.
Text Messages
Electronic messages sent over a cellular network from one cell phone to another by typing words, often abbreviated.
- Understand the significance and function of randomization within research.
- Acknowledge the essential role of control groups in the structuring of experimental designs.
- Recognize the foundational elements of experimental design: control, randomization, and replication.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance and function of randomization within research.
- Acknowledge the essential role of control groups in the structuring of experimental designs.
- Recognize the foundational elements of experimental design: control, randomization, and replication.
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