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jCorn1234 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A researcher notes that 2 subjects in an experimental group had scores similar to those in the control group, while the other 20 experimental group subjects had scores far different from those in the control group.

The researcher would consider the scores for the two subjects as:
a. control group findings.
b. outlier scores.
c. unexpected findings.
d. ungrouped participants.

Question 2

It is important to know the demographic variables among study subjects in order to

a. calculate central tendency and standard deviation of study scores.
b. ensure that control and experimental subjects are different.
c. ensure that outcomes are not caused by independent variables.
d. understand how well the sample represents the target population.