A Researcher Uses Some of the Same Procedures in Her

question 53

Multiple Choice

A researcher uses some of the same procedures in her method as in a previous study, but she adds a new variable to be tested. What has she done?

• A)engaged in data falsification
• B)did a direct replication of the previous study
• C)did a conceptual replication of previous study
• D)created serendipity in her study

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