Experimental Control Refers To

question 12

Multiple Choice

Experimental control refers to:

• A) Manipulating the independent variable using the presence versus absence technique.
• B) Eliminating any differential influence of extraneous variables.
• C) Eliminating the dependent variable.
• D) Using the amount technique to manipulate an independent variable.

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Definitions:

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