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In a designed experiment,

(a) what are the experimental units?

(b) if the experimental units are humans, what term is often used in place of experimental units?

Short Answer

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Part (a) Individuals or materials on which the experiment is conducted are referred to as experimental units.

Part (b) The term is "subject".

Step by step solution

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Part (a) Step 1. Given information.

The given statement is:

In a designed experiment, what are the experimental units?

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Part (a) Step 2. Define experimental units in a designed experiment.

In a planned experiment, the experimental units are the people or things on which the experiment is carried out.

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Part (b) Step 1. Name the term that is often used in place of experimental units if the experimental units are humans.

When the experimental units are humans, the term subject is frequently substituted for an experimental unit.

Therefore, the term is "Subject".

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