When Interpreting the Results of an Experiment, We First Consider

question 46

Multiple Choice

When interpreting the results of an experiment, we first consider the possibility that the results are due to ____, then second, to ____, and then third, to ____.

• A) independent variable; chance; unknown factor
• B) unknown factor; independent variable; confounding variable
• C) chance; unknown factor; independent variable
• D) Type I variable; Type II variable; independent variable

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