Which of the Following Is an Example of "Present Versus

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of "present versus absence" variation of the independent variable?

• A) All participants' reaction times are measured after ingesting two beers
• B) In a study of distraction on reading comprehension, one group is distracted by noise, another by a flashing light, and a third by a bad odor
• C) The control group gets no drug, one experimental group gets 5 mg/kg of a drug, and a second experimental group gets 10 mg/kg of the drug
• D) An experimental group receives 5 mg/kg of a drug and the control group receives no drug (placebo)

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