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.

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Scores that are far different from the rest of the group are considered as outliers. Therefore, the scores of the two subjects should be considered as outliers.

A Researcher Notes That 2 Subjects in an Experimental Group