We Can Reduce or Eliminate the Influence of Possibly Relevant

question 53

Multiple Choice

We can reduce or eliminate the influence of possibly relevant variables in an experiment by ______.

• A) conducting interviews with participants
• B) observing participants closely
• C) randomly assigning participants to each experimental group
• D) repeating the experiment

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Definitions:

Referents

The objects or things in the real world that words or phrases refer to or denote.

Differentia

The characteristic that distinguishes a particular species from other members of the same genus in taxonomy, or more generally, the distinguishing feature of something.

Too Broad

A term used to describe statements, questions, or categories that are so wide-ranging they lack focus, making them difficult to address or answer succinctly.

Too Narrow

Excessively limited in scope or applicability, potentially overlooking important aspects or excluding relevant information.