Technician a Says Jump-Starting Can Cause a Battery to Explode

question 11

Multiple Choice

Technician A says jump-starting can cause a battery to explode. Technician B says jump-starting can damage a computer. Who is correct?

• A) A only
• B) B only
• C) both A and B
• D) neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Confounded Variables

External factors in an experiment that can affect the results, making it difficult to determine causal relationships.

Interviewed

The process of being asked questions by another person or group, often for the purpose of gathering information, assessing qualifications, or conducting research.

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that they believe will be viewed favorably by others.

Self-reports

Methods in research and psychology where individuals provide data about themselves, often referring to their feelings, attitudes, or behaviors.